Sergei's response to Vincent's philosophical monologue about flying and circling the nest was absolutely priceless! Anahon did rescue him. Most of the time those rescues come with at least a couple of strings attached, so perhaps he isn't any worse than any other good Samaritan. Sergei is still alive. Whether or not Anahon really needs his counsel is another matter but I'm giving him the benefit of the doubt.

Your visuals are shockingly beautiful. I don't know any other way to put it. The teddy bear, the glimpse of a child's drawing, and those eyes!