Shu blinks a bit when she returns to check on his progress. There is enough ink that she has a minor concern the light may not shine through clearly enough. But she strikes a match, holds it gently to the candle, and shakes it out. The dusk has creeped over the land and their faces are illuminated now solely by the soft glow.
"Say whatever is in your heart. No need to do so out loud. But when you are ready, place the lantern in the river and have it join the procession."
A few others have already set their lanterns and boats out.
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Date: 2025-07-07 03:55 pm (UTC)"Say whatever is in your heart. No need to do so out loud. But when you are ready, place the lantern in the river and have it join the procession."
A few others have already set their lanterns and boats out.