>>21281105Because he begins to understand that Jolenta has powers to seduce anyone, that she has been altered extensively with object of seduction, because Jolenta confessed with Severian her new experiences of attracting women even, even 'women' who have never loved women. And because the constant attention and validation seeking Jolenta was left alone with Dorcas, and neither Doctor Talos or Baldanders, neither of whom are sexual creatures would comfort her.
