Mingyue's wish was simple, but for them it was not easy to achieve at all.
Many of their family members were still missing. Mingyue's parents. Alex's father.
And there was also danger from the Primordial and the Progenitors hanging over their heads.
Every second mattered.
"I promise you," Alex said.
"One day we will celebrate like that. In a warm house, with everyone we love."
Mingyue smiled and nodded.
It felt far away, but she believed they would reach it.
Time passed on.
In the city hall, festive music started playing.
A choir of kids began singing Christmas carols.
The city hall was bright and crowded.
Men wore suits, Women wore dresses.
Jewelry glittered under the dome lights.
Robots moved between the guests carrying trays, refilling glasses, even cleaning spills before anyone noticed.
Alex and Mingyue entered with the flow of people.
To everyone else, they were just another couple coming to enjoy the holiday.
The choir finished one song, then started another.
