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Amid flying fish and coral trees teeming with crustaceans, the two friends finally found a moment alone. It was just Nyx and Celes—no adults, no distractions—giving them space to talk about everything they'd been through.
"So, what do you think of my new 'family,' Nyx?" Celes asked. "I guess they're okay in the end…"
"Yeah!" Nyx nodded. "I was really angry at them before, but… they're good people. They didn't deserve to die. I'm glad Mom listened to me."
"Thanks…" Celes murmured, gazing down at the sea.
Although the day had been wonderful, Celes seemed a little down. Nyx gently patted his shoulder, trying to lift his spirits.
"What's wrong?" she asked. "Did your tummy start hurting again because you ate too much?"
"No, not that. My tummy's fine," Celes replied. "I don't know why, but ever since I got the crown, I can eat a lot more."
"Aahh, that's nice though!" Nyx smiled. "Sooo… what's gotten into you all of a sudden?"
