Ha, that was actually the first thing I wrote down in my revision manifesto for the next draft - I didn't know how strict I was going to be about the no fire thing until later. I think I'll keep the candles, because I like that image, but make a note of the fact that the candles near Bathory are unlit. Or maybe even have him stand at some point and walk Mira's way, and as he does so the candles go out, stand by stand. I'll have to see how that scene plays; I know I'm going to rewrite that first dinner scene, so.