diff --git a/yaifl/run_no b/yaifl/run_no
index 8a26022..b775c5e 100644
--- a/yaifl/run_no
+++ b/yaifl/run_no
@@ -1 +1 @@
-686
\ No newline at end of file
+699
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/yaifl/src/Yaifl/Text/AdaptiveNarrative.hs b/yaifl/src/Yaifl/Text/AdaptiveNarrative.hs
index d76ff31..63137cc 100644
--- a/yaifl/src/Yaifl/Text/AdaptiveNarrative.hs
+++ b/yaifl/src/Yaifl/Text/AdaptiveNarrative.hs
@@ -27,6 +27,7 @@ data AdaptiveNarrative wm = AdaptiveNarrative
   --, adaptiveTextViewpoint :: NarrativeViewpoint
   , tense :: Tense
   , priorNamedObject :: Maybe (AnyObject wm)
+  , priorQuantity :: Int
   } deriving stock (Generic)
 
 blankAdaptiveNarrative :: AdaptiveNarrative wm
@@ -35,6 +36,7 @@ blankAdaptiveNarrative = AdaptiveNarrative
   --, adaptiveTextViewpoint = FirstPersonPlural
   , tense = Present
   , priorNamedObject = Nothing
+  , priorQuantity = 0
   }
 
 regarding ::
@@ -42,7 +44,15 @@ regarding ::
   => CanBeAny wm a
   => Maybe a
   -> Eff es ()
-regarding mbObj = #priorNamedObject .= (toAny <$> mbObj)
+regarding mbObj = do
+  #priorNamedObject .= (toAny <$> mbObj)
+  #priorQuantity .= 1
+
+regardingMany ::
+  State (AdaptiveNarrative wm) :> es
+  => Eff es ()
+regardingMany = do
+  #priorQuantity .= 2
 
 regardingNothing ::
   State (AdaptiveNarrative wm) :> es
@@ -124,9 +134,10 @@ getPersonageOfObject ::
   => Eff es VerbPersonage
 getPersonageOfObject = do
   o <- getMentioned
+  q <- use @(AdaptiveNarrative wm) #priorQuantity
   case o of
     Nothing -> pure ThirdPersonSingular
     Just someObj -> do
       ifM (isPlayer someObj)
         (use @(AdaptiveNarrative wm) #narrativeViewpoint)
-        (pure $ if someObj ^. #namePlurality == PluralNamed then ThirdPersonPlural else ThirdPersonSingular)
+        (pure $ if someObj ^. #namePlurality == PluralNamed || q > 1 then ThirdPersonPlural else ThirdPersonSingular)
diff --git a/yaifl/src/Yaifl/Text/ListWriter.hs b/yaifl/src/Yaifl/Text/ListWriter.hs
index 601840c..8e125e6 100644
--- a/yaifl/src/Yaifl/Text/ListWriter.hs
+++ b/yaifl/src/Yaifl/Text/ListWriter.hs
@@ -34,6 +34,7 @@ import Yaifl.Text.Say
 
 import qualified Data.EnumSet as ES
 import qualified Data.Text as T
+import Breadcrumbs
 
 type WithListWriting wm = (
   WithPrintingNameOfSomething wm
@@ -247,6 +248,10 @@ writeListR = do
   let adjustedList = if fromStart then coalesceList contents else contents
   when prefacingWithIsAre $ do
     a <- getMentionedThing
+    case listToMaybe adjustedList of
+      Nothing -> pass
+      Just (SingleObject o) -> regarding (Just o)
+      Just _ -> regardingMany
     sayTellResponse V a
     if withNewlines
     then tell ":\n"
@@ -386,6 +391,8 @@ writeAfterEntry _numberOfItem itemMember = do
         else
           pure False
       when (recurseFlag && asEnglishSentence) $ whenJust (viaNonEmpty head nonConcealedThings) $ \thing1 -> do
+        -- apparently we need to do this, because we want to say (on which ARE plurals) based on the first element of the list
+        -- not on the plurality of the thing(s) doing the containing.
         regarding (Just thing1)
         sayTellResponse V thingWrittenAbout
         saySpace
@@ -536,7 +543,8 @@ listWriterResponsesImpl = \case
   -- "[regarding list writer internals][are] nothing" (W) TODO
   W -> constResponse "is nothing"
   -- "[regarding list writer internals][are]" (V) TODO
-  V -> constResponse "is"
+  V -> Response $ \_o -> do
+    [sayingTell|#{are}|]
   Y -> constResponse "nothing"
   x -> constResponse $ "need to do response " <> show x <> " "
 
diff --git a/yaifl/test/Yaifl/Test/Chapter3/Common.hs b/yaifl/test/Yaifl/Test/Chapter3/Common.hs
index d252b51..4d52366 100644
--- a/yaifl/test/Yaifl/Test/Chapter3/Common.hs
+++ b/yaifl/test/Yaifl/Test/Chapter3/Common.hs
@@ -12,6 +12,7 @@ import Yaifl.Test.Chapter3.StarryVoid
 import Yaifl.Test.Chapter3.UpAndUp
 import Yaifl.Test.Chapter3.Verbosity
 import Yaifl.Test.Chapter3.TheUnbuttonedElevatorAffair
+import Yaifl.Test.Chapter3.DisenchantmentBay
 import qualified Data.Map as M
 import Yaifl (PlainWorldModel, Game)
 import Yaifl.Test.Chapter3.FirstNameBasis
@@ -35,4 +36,5 @@ spec _allTenses = M.fromList
   , c3Harness ex11 -- First Name Basis
   , c3Harness ex12 -- Midsummer Day
   , c3Harness ex13 -- Tamed
+  , c3Harness ex14 -- Disenchantment Bay
   ]
diff --git a/yaifl/test/Yaifl/Test/Chapter3/DisenchantmentBay.hs b/yaifl/test/Yaifl/Test/Chapter3/DisenchantmentBay.hs
index cb0ca4f..9e65e50 100644
--- a/yaifl/test/Yaifl/Test/Chapter3/DisenchantmentBay.hs
+++ b/yaifl/test/Yaifl/Test/Chapter3/DisenchantmentBay.hs
@@ -1,66 +1,51 @@
-module Yaifl.Test.Chapter3.Tamed where
+module Yaifl.Test.Chapter3.DisenchantmentBay where
 
 import Yaifl.Prelude
-import Yaifl.Game.EffectHandlers
+
 import Yaifl (PlainWorldModel)
-import Yaifl.Model.Metadata
+
 import Yaifl.Game.Create.Object
-import Yaifl.Model.Query
-import Yaifl.Text.SayQQ
-import Yaifl.Text.AdaptiveNarrative
-import Yaifl.Text.DynamicText
-import Yaifl.Text.Say
+import Yaifl.Game.EffectHandlers
 import Yaifl.Game.ObjectSpecifics
-import Yaifl.Model.Kinds.Device
-import Yaifl.Model.Kinds.Person
+import Yaifl.Model.Kinds (NamePlurality (..))
 import Yaifl.Model.Kinds.Container
 import Yaifl.Model.Kinds.Openable
-import Yaifl.Model.Actions.Args
-import Yaifl.Model.Kinds (ThingPortable(..))
-import Yaifl.Game.Create
-import Yaifl.Model.Rules (parseAction)
+import Yaifl.Model.Kinds.Supporter
+import Yaifl.Model.Metadata
+import Yaifl.Test.Common
+import Yaifl.Model.Kinds.Object
 
 ex14 :: (Text, [Text], Game PlainWorldModel ())
 ex14 = ("Disenchantment Bay", disenchantmentBayTestMeWith, disenchantmentBayWorld)
 
-tamedWorld :: Game PlainWorldModel ()
-tamedWorld = do
+disenchantmentBayWorld :: Game PlainWorldModel ()
+disenchantmentBayWorld = do
   setTitle "Disenchantment Bay"
-  tcr <- addRoom "The Center Ring" ! done
+  _tc <- addRoom "The Cabin" ! #description
+    [wrappedText|The front of the small cabin is entirely occupied with navigational instruments,
+a radar display, and radios for calling back to shore. Along each side runs a bench with faded blue
+vinyl cushions, which can be lifted to reveal the storage space underneath. A glass case against the
+wall contains several fishing rods.
 
-  tc <- addContainer "cage"
-    ! #enterable Enterable
+Scratched windows offer a view of the surrounding bay, and there is a door south to the deck.
+A sign taped to one wall announces the menu of tours offered by the Yakutat Charter Boat Company.|]
+
+  gc <- addContainer "glass case"
     ! #openable Openable
     ! #opacity Transparent
     ! #opened Closed
     ! done
-  l <- addAnimal "lion"
-    ! #location tc
+  _fr <- addThing "collection of fishing rods"
+    ! #location (inThe gc)
     ! done
-  ped <- addSupporter "pedestal"
+  b <- addSupporter "bench"
     ! #enterable Enterable
     ! done
-  p <- getPlayer
-  p `isNowOn` ped
-  everyTurn [whenIn tc] $ do
-    r <- uniformRIO @Bool
-    if r then
-      [saying|The lion eyes you with obvious discontent.|]
-      else [saying|Though the lion does not move, you are aware that it is watching you closely.|]
-  tmb <- addContainer "magician's booth"
-      ! #initialAppearance "Off to one side is a magician's booth, used in disappearing acts. The exterior is covered with painted gilt stars."
-      ! #enterable Enterable
-      ! #openable NotOpenable
-      ! #modify (#objectData % #portability .~ FixedInPlace)
-      ! done
-  tsv <- addRoom "Starry Vastness"
-      ! done
-  tsv `isInsideFrom` tcr
-
-  insteadOf (ActionRule #entering) [theObject tmb] $ \_ -> do
-    Nothing <$ parseAction normalAction [] "in"
+  addThing "blue vinyl cushions"
+    ! #modify (#namePlurality .= PluralNamed)
+    ! #location (onThe b)
+    ! done
   pass
 
-tamedTestMeWith :: [Text]
-tamedTestMeWith = ["get in cage", "open cage", "get in cage", "z", "close cage", "out", "open cage", "get on pedestal",
-  "get off", "look", "enter booth", "out"]
+disenchantmentBayTestMeWith :: [Text]
+disenchantmentBayTestMeWith = ["examine case", "get rods", "open case", "get rods", "sit on bench", "take cushions", "get up"]
diff --git a/yaifl/yaifl.cabal b/yaifl/yaifl.cabal
index 47a14b1..9b5814b 100644
--- a/yaifl/yaifl.cabal
+++ b/yaifl/yaifl.cabal
@@ -199,6 +199,7 @@ test-suite yaifl-test
   other-modules:
     Yaifl.Test.Chapter3.Bic
     Yaifl.Test.Chapter3.Common
+    Yaifl.Test.Chapter3.DisenchantmentBay
     Yaifl.Test.Chapter3.FirstNameBasis
     Yaifl.Test.Chapter3.MidsummerDay
     Yaifl.Test.Chapter3.PortRoyal