At one time, lydia and christopher were lovers as well as travel companions; now they are merely fellow travelers. While on a trip to morocco, lydia notices a small mark on her hand which begins to grow and spread in thi...At one time, lydia and christopher were lovers as well as travel companions; now they are merely fellow travelers. While on a trip to morocco, lydia notices a small mark on her hand which begins to grow and spread in thin, tattooed lines that only she can see.