guil is at his best when he's wry, i think. still pacing the walls of his mind looking for a way out, but at least then he's able to let something out into the world to prove he was there.

the gallows-as-stage image came from the movie, where right after you see the rope tighten, the Tragedians lift up a panel as they pack up their wagon -- have r & g been released at that moment, or just held somewhere until the plot needs them again?