The Sentinels in the darkening of the year

whomever was with them offered their silent prayers, whose energies she felt in the hours air. she was thankful for those that had come to celebrate with them, and noted emaleths departure with disappointment filling her belly. still, she did not let that sour her own remebrances. thank you all, for coming, she said to the few that remained, once you are finished, you may go; i will stay a while longer... and she moved toward the alter, whispering words of closing. perhaps her father would go beyond the veil today, or perhaps he would decide to remain!