Second chances

ludo Braved the forests, braved the stone Braved the icy winds and fire Braved and beat them on my own Yes. It was all Ludo needed and it was all it had asked for. It surged up, hovering some distance above the candles and other offerings now, blank mask gazing down at Maea as if trying to make its measure of her. "There is a festival in the middle of Flowerbirth, known as Fiat Lux," it said. "A time of rebirth and rejuvination. As you might understand, I am a rather unwelcome there. Still, I would attend." It stared hard at Maea, as if that would convey its meaning. "Through you, I would attend. Allow me to be your eyes for this occasion. Trust in me to do that, and you shall see clearly for the rest of your life." And then some.