The season had nearly slipped from their fingers; the festivities would soon come to a close, and now that they have returned from Coerthas, little time was allowed to enjoy what remained. Coaxing came in the form a letter addressed to him, for there was something she wished to share; the Commander did not put her up to such task, it was her own desire.
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Bestowed upon him was an enchanted lotus, for it symbolized not only the crest of House Marcellus, but that beauty blossomed even in the most darkest of places. A gift, of such significance, is not easily parted with. Yet, it was given freely to one that endured perils at her side.
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And, as evening fell upon them, they set their gazes to the heavens to watch the skies come to life with the myriad of colors. However, it was not only the fireworks that set the world above abloom, something else had been sparked, within them.
Bestowed upon him was an enchanted lotus, for it symbolized not only the crest of House Marcellus, but that beauty blossomed even in the most darkest of places. A gift, of such significance, is not easily parted with. Yet, it was given freely to one that endured perils at her side.
And, as evening fell upon them, they set their gazes to the heavens to watch the skies come to life with the myriad of colors. However, it was not only the fireworks that set the world above abloom, something else had been sparked, within them.
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“Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars.â€
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