![]() ![]() In the ocean is an island inhabited by the Tang Dynasty “Eight Immortals of the Wine Cup,” who entertain Michel and his traveling companions until he begins to realize that his days are numbered. ![]() ![]() He makes his way back to Earth, where he finds a tunnel system connected to the ancient catacombs, which leads him eventually to the center of the Earth, where he finds an enormous ocean in which the last whales dwell. This clown college is a euphemism for a mental institution, from which he escapes. He is condemned by the governor to attend clown college, for he is thought to be no better than a court jester. He fails miserably at his job, in part because of his newfound obsession with parkour. He chooses to supervise the disc golf program for the recreation department. He is rewarded with a job of his choosing in local government. He is an envoy to Mars, where he gets caught up in local politics and in the process of trying to salvage a culture's lost sestinas saves the life of the local governor. The events of Michel’s life are varied and unusual. ![]()
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