we could stay in this moment for the rest of our lives

I would rather
share one lifetime with you

Keeping her hand in his, Zavien tried his best to focus on things other than the struggles to come. He listened to her talk about her childhood, how Auden had gotten her a card and cupcake. Zavien hadn't received much more for his own birthdays. His mom would usually make him a special breakfast and give him whatever gift she'd managed to scrounge together, but once she'd passed, every year had passed without note. Birthday celebrations weren't for those being raised by the Silk Houses. 

Still, it kind of bothered him that Flora always had such extravagant birthday parties, but never considered Soh might want to be celebrated like that. He studied her, squeezing her hand to draw her attention as he asked, "Do you want to celebrate it? With a party or a date or something?"

than face all the ages
of this world alone.

Zavien