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[glub]

[ it's funny how a single question could lead his thoughts down so many different avenues, and how his brain travels through so many memories in the span of seconds. in turn, it softens rafayel's features for just a second, before he clearly shakes it off. seamlessly, he wears his usual mask of nonchalance with a touch of controlled whimsy. ]

What did your lantern look like? [ there's a lot you could tell about a person's preferences from how they create something, after all. with that thought, rafayel doesn't even notice that their racing thoughts finally seem to be slowing down in tempo with aether's own calmness. ] Like, what colors and decorations did you choose? [ and most of all... he wonders what he wished for? but, rafayel doesn't actually ask. intuitively feeling like it's something he shouldn't. ]

[startraveler]

[Aether easily allows his own memories to show in his mind. He can see the faces of his friends celebrating the Lantern Rite. He can see a lone figure watching from the distance, protecting the city when needed. He can see a boy performing an impressive dance before a vast audience. He can see an elderly lady preparing some tea as her students gather around her.]

My lantern was really simple. Small, round base, then widening on top. I'm not really sure how else to describe that shape. [He laughs. A clear sound that is yet another proof that the panic is slowly going away.] It was the colour of warm light - orange and yellow. The decorations were really simple as well... and then the wish...

[He pauses, smiling to himself, but somehow more melancholic than before. Eventually he shakes his head and gives a grin to Rafayel.]

That's only for me to know.

[glub]

Some claim that simple is best. But, I think that's only the case if it actually aligns with what the artist desires. [ ... ] The most important part is what memories it leaves you with, and if you'll actually recall them no matter how much time passes.

Which you seem to be doing a good job so far. [ he says with a slight cock of his head. ]

Are you superstitious? You think your wish will escape if you say it?