"She is quite dead. But she was so profoundly touched by the Great Ones that her consciousness is like theirs now. It stirs and wanders, restless for reasons that are her own." Although Micolash has plenty of ideas to ascribe to this restlessness, he sees no reason to go into them. Especially since several lay blame at his or his school's feet. No thank you!

"I'm sure she'll have her chance for peace one day." There, a much better cap to this mystery.