Gilded Bay and all your money won't another minute buy

you should be stubborn, aditya replied, the whole of her speech warming his heart. never settle. always forge your own path.

he stood up with a small groan to walk, slowly, along the sand, gesturing for her to follow. the sea breeze always had invigorated him; even if it had grown less potent as he aged, it still had that effect.

that's a nice sentiment—shadows and light, he told her. and you're right, it's not all been bad. i've been given children, grandchildren. many friends and acquaintances. despite my mistakes, i have been blessed.

adi looked over to the young woman and smiled. thank you for the perspective, he said. sometimes it's easy to lose within a long life.

do you know what you want for yourself? he went on. or are you still deciding?

she had time. everyone—save those at death's door—had time.