Babylon, Volume 2

Colin Churchill has just reached manhood, but his apprenticeship in a modest London studio feels more like a cage than a classroom. He dreams of the marble halls of Rome, of studying under masters and carving statues that will stand beside the great works of antiquity. Yet the cost of that pilgrimage looms large, and his modest earnings barely cover the basics of his craft.

Caught between duty and ambition, Colin confides his longing to Minna, the earnest pupil‑teacher who shares his hopes while fearing the distance that true artistic pursuit will create. Their quiet conversations reveal a tender partnership, each urging the other toward a brighter future despite the practical obstacles. As the season turns, they begin to plot a way forward, setting the stage for a journey that could reshape both their lives.