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Location: The ceremony	

The night carried on. Munir blended into the crowd, swaying side to side with the music that seem to emanate from every corner of the dark forest. His eyes were closed, as he felt strangely at ease with his surroundings. Hakim stood nearby, having decided to decline the drinks offered at the ceremony in order to keep a lucid mind. Munir, however, partook in all parts of the ceremony, as it would have been respectful for him to do.

As his mind flirted with the line that defined consciousness, he felt a sudden chill that was not characteristic of the weather. He drew in a deep breath, trying to steady himself. In his physical form, his eyes remained closed. However, in his consciousness, he was seeing figures. 

[color=ffce00] "Mot- Mother?... How are you here? You...." [/color] Munir exclaimed. The figure remained silent. However, in the depths of his consciousness, Munir could hear his mother loud and clear. [color=fff79a]"My love. It has been so difficult for you. I am sorry you have suffered so...[/color] Munir was silent. A tear started to form, both physically for him and in his consciousness. [color=fff79a]"I'm sorry I have not been around and you've had to clad yourself in your armor, keeping everyone at a distance from your true self. My child, you need not dim your light any longer. I see that someone has reignited the fire in you. The fire you've always had. Let it burn bright and fierce, my ray of sunshine. Let the fire propel you to who you are meant to be...[/color] [color=ffce00]"Mother...."[/color] Munir said, reaching his hand out physically, trying to grasp the ethereal. [color=fff79a] "I'm always with you, my love. If you are lost, know that I am never far away..."[/color] The ethereal figure reached out and caressed Munir's face, before fading from his consciousness.

With a sharp gasp and inhale, followed by a hitched exhale, Munir took several moments to catch his breath. He automatically gave Hakim a small gesture to signal that he was fine and Hakim need not worry. Looking up at the stage, focusing on Mina specifically, Munir placed a palm at the center of his chest, hoping to steady heart and breathing...