Reader-This is no good. Why won't you let me alter emotions?

Book-I am unable to understand what you want me to do. Within the allowed historical validity I can only let you alter response to emotions.

Reader-And I am supposed to understand that? Go back to the story. First person narrative from Tim's point of view.

Book-OK, you're Tim again. Where shall I start?

Reader-Just before I said I love you, but find something for him to say about emotions. Search for a quote from a poem so he looks intellectual as well as sensitive.