Two Underlanders dropped flaming torches onto the pile of oil-soaked wood. He slumped back into his chair, and his mom gave his hand a gentle squeeze. When it came to Gregor's turn he wasn't sure what to say, so he just said, "Angelina was the best friend anyone could have she will be missed." Even this single sentence seemed to draw something from Gregor. He spoke for a few moments about the gift of life, before asking everyone present to say a few words. It spoke very clearly of loss and despair.Ī sharp pain rose in Gregor's throat: For a moment, the strange music and knowledge that Angelina's body was so close seem to take all the warmth from the day.Ī little tufty-haired man in plain black robes had gotten to his feet and stood now in front of Angelina's body. The music made the hair on the back of Gregor's neck stood up, and yet it was not unpleasant. Her body lay on a table up front.Ī group of musicians began playing a slow, mournful melody. Everyone was seated on heavy metal chairs sitting in side by side. And a few underlander to help with the ceremony. It was a small gathering, including only Gregor, his family, Luxa Hazard, and Aurora. Luxa made arrangements for an outdoor funeral. They held a funeral for Angelina a few days later.
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