[SWE] Festival of Lights - 317 PC

Zavien

Recent events had caused Zavien's heart to be raw with memories of his smiling mother. Her glowing optimism was the only thing spurring his footsteps to the waterway. She would look at the sparkling waters - the playful encantados - and laugh gently at their careless beauty. Despite the years that have passed, he could still see her dimpled smile that made her eyes disappear. The way her body never seemed to tense against the strain of the world. Or how her tight hugs squeezed the worry from his bones. All these thoughts circulated as he placed a candle within the lantern. Its warm light was like a balm to her memory, soothing the ache. When he placed it into the water, the current instantly started to pull it away farther down the river as if being ferried straight to her outstretched arms. He sent up a short prayer that his mother's soul remained at rest, watching him with pride.

As his eyes rose up, he spotted some familiar faces in Deimos, Hawthorn, and Talyson. The lonely feeling in his chest encouraged him to approach Hawthorn and Tal, wanting to share companionship with others. He smiled softly and raised his hand in greeting. "May the souls of our loved ones rest in peace." The words felt right to say given the lanterns flowing around them.

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Zavien brings a lantern for his mother.

Keep your face to the sunshine,
And you cannot see a shadow.