[ he'll walk with her over to that booth then, giving her one and then reaching for the lighter to ignite the tip of hers first. then igniting a second one and lifting it so he doesn't need to let go of her hand ]
Is there anything else to the tradition that I should know about?
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...
It's hard to accept either of them are gone.
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Even if it's going to happen every week it's... tough. Being the ones left behind without answers.
I know you were really close with him...
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[Death on the battlefield is at least understandable. Death here...
Feels like it shouldn't be happening]
We were very close. At night, we'd often light sparklers in rememberance to people we've lost.
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he will gently pull her into a hug then. he's still cold, but hopefully that's fine ]
I'm sorry you've lost him.
Do you want to light a sparkler tonight?
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Yes. Two. One for each of them.
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Then that's what we'll do.
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I don't want you to be alone with your thoughts right now.
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We can meet at the market closer to the right time.
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... are you sure? I really don't mind.
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[ FASTFORWARD to later... so they can have the little ceremony for zhongli ]
Samuel?
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All bundled up in a cozy coat and scarf.]
I'm here, Yves.
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Hi...
Ready?
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I am.
[To get to the sparklers to light two in loving memory of the people they've lost today.]
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Is there anything else to the tradition that I should know about?
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[She watches as the sparkler begins to burn.]
Remember them. Remember as much as you can about each of them, their lives, your relationship to them.
Make sure you won't forget them.
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Ah...
... I won't. I don't think I ever could.
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... and I'm sure it was their pleasure to get to know you, too.
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I hope you're right.