[Dorian stops and turns. The amount of satisfaction Dorian takes in every opportunity to catch the unflappable Henry Wotton is perhaps a little too much. But it's Harry. So forgive him that bright smile.]

Didn't anyone mention? This city rests on the back of a giant turtle. 'Tu Vishan,' I believe he is called. And a very pretty one, too. The shell glows brilliantly at nightfall.