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Today, Celes stood before his father's grave, a simple stone marked with a few painted words. A bright smile touched his lips.
This graveyard had once been an arid patch of land ignored by the city, which maintained its own official burial ground for nobles. But everything had changed. Now it was a beautiful communal resting place covered in lush green grass, vibrant flowers, and young trees. A large artificial oasis sparkled nearby, filling the area with life and gentle spiritual energy.
"Yeah, I'm getting married today, Father."
Celes placed a bouquet of flowers and a bottle of wine beside the grave.
"A lot of time has passed since I last saw you. I met the love of my life and so many amazing people. I even traveled through other worlds."
He smiled softly, without shedding another tear.
"I sometimes wonder what comes next, but I will leave that for tomorrow. For now, I will live every moment as if it were my last."
With a quiet nod, he stood up and walked away.
