Otherwise, someone like Alka would have been struck by lightning in other Churches, instead of being a primary focus for cultivation in the Church as he was now, although it was in secret.
Then Chadite was pulled aside by his father, who said something to him. Vanessa was also there, talking with them. Speaking of which, Vanessa and Andre had practically become a couple, lacking only a ceremony. Alka had asked before; Andre wasn't planning to remarry, and the two would just continue their ambiguous relationship. Alka remained skeptical about how long Andre could maintain this.
After bidding farewell, Chadite, his father, and Vanessa left the deck and stood on the port, waving goodbye to those on the ship. Watching the port recede further and further into the distance, Alka turned around and stood on the deck. He stretched out his hand and gave a gentle wave.
