The big wedding that took place on a beautiful day of spring symbolised many things. The love between Vayra’s parents made a warm spot in her heart. It was in the way she smiled at him, in the way she would touch his shoulder when walking past, and the way he played music for her. “It’s almost embarrassing,” Vayra said to her on the morning of the big day. “Couples that age aren’t supposed to behave like that.” But they did, and they walked arm in arm through the streets of Miran in a traditional parade while having only eyes for each other. They stood through the ceremony at the Foundation monument never taking their eyes off each other. When the marriage celebrant snapped their armbands shut, which Iztho bought before Vayra was born, they kissed for such a long time that people thoug

