The Martian Part Seventh part 1

In which the seasons turn gracefully in the little community of Riffrath, and the artist Barty Josselin navigates a winter of quiet contentment, his heart reserved for art and the company of his friends as he hones his singular gift of likeness and expression. Amidst this gentle passage of time, an affectionate letter arrives stirring prospects of a noble alliance, suggesting that even a life devoted to solitary craft may hold unexpected hearts and destinies yet to unfold.