"After turning eighteen, unless you are a politician or a grand noble, birthdays are rarely mentioned. The eighteenth birthday is the last one that holds significant meaning. It's the second year of adulthood and the true step into maturity. Shard, don't forget to prepare a birthday gift for Iluna."
Luviya reminded him, but this time she didn't say she would help Shard with it, as she knew Iluna would prefer for Shard to show his own sincerity.
Time was already late, so after dinner and supper, they washed up and turned off the lights to rest. Tonight, there was no 'night life,' so there was no need to confine Mia to the closet; the cat could peacefully sleep next to Shard's pillow.
Luviya quickly fell asleep in Shard's arms, having spent considerable mental energy stargazing. Shard closed his eyes, and although the black Time Key was ready for use, he didn't intend to use it right now; he was truly exhausted today.
