Synopsis

The chapter depicts a character, the 'Naked Thruster', who questions the gods' reliance on a comforting 'Yesterday,' a past constructed to avoid the difficulties of the present. He provokes them to confront the harsh realities of 'Today,' even as he predicts their eventual return to 'Yesterday's' ease. His actions cause dissent among the gods and are seen as a dangerous challenge to the Abyss, pushing against the fabricated comfort they've been living in and sparking conflict. He argues that true progress requires facing suffering, which stirs up the emotions of the Gods as they wrestle with their desires for easy comfort versus struggle and a 'meaningful' today.