Passing of the Virtuous

[curaga]

"Raffiel, come here a moment, I have a question."

"What is it Ciel?"
"How do you look so cool? Show me!"
"Here, check this out."

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"Raffiel, can you believe it! Ciel won the tournament."
I always knew he was destined for greatness.

"Raffiel.. Ciel was reinstated his nobility, and he's even been promoted to Radiant!"
The sentiments brought a smile to my face.

You never needed me to help you look cool after all, huh?

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"I can't believe it."
"Ciel is dead.."

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There are days which test a man's faith. Days a man must be alone to comtemplate, to grieve, to question purpose.
The Priest would spend some time in solitude in the weeks to come following the death of his dear friend Ciel vey Pelleaux, a man who was only just beginning to unfold his story and make a name for himself. Like many, he'd experience an influx of emotion. Despite their battle being a victory, it felt like a defeat to everyone present. 

Though after time taken to reflect, Raffiel realized that all he could do was honor his friend's memory. His smile, long gone, was forever etched within the mind of the Priest. Finally, he'd step out to make an annoucement.

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"People of Osrona. I know we all suffer the loss of our dear friend and leader, Ciel vey Pelleaux, some more than others. Regardless, he was a man loved, a man who would've done anything for any of us. I would like to host a final farewell for my dear friend, may we all say our goodbyes in a way that may leave us with some morsel of closure. Rest well, for I've no doubts that Avolon has accepted our friend whole-heartedly, and should we live lives half as valiant as his we will someday see him again."

A tribute and ceremony will be held for the passage of Ciel vey Pelleaux into the Vault of Heroes.

3/18 @ 6:30 PM EST.