The village was draped in flowered silk, glowing lanterns, and gentle spirit lights that danced like fireflies in the evening breeze. Today marked a sacred celebration: Samwell Tarly, now an elf of this world, was to marry Ren, the sharp-tongued but beautiful fox beastkin girl who had stolen his heart.
Ren wore a stunning pink kimono embroidered with white lotus blossoms, her wavy pink hair tied with an elegant dark ribbon. Her cheeks were slightly red—not from makeup, but from flustered excitement she refused to show.
Ren (muttering):
"If you mess up the vows, I'll knock you out in front of everyone…"
Sam (smiling nervously):
"Duly noted…"
The ceremony was presided over by Dryas, the Great Spirit, who blessed the union beneath the Sacred Tree.
Dryas (smiling):
"A bond between hearts born of two worlds… may it bloom eternal under the grace of the spirits."
As vows were exchanged and rings formed from spirit-forged silver were placed on fingers, the crowd erupted in joyful applause. Jon, standing at the front beside Asha and SatSuki, smiled with pride for his dear friend.
The night ended with dancing, feasting, and blessings. Asha, her twin daughters Lyanna and Jinora in her arms, sat beside Jon, watching as Sam and Ren shared their first dance under a moonlit sky.
It was a rare, perfect moment of peace.