The first frost settled at the foot of the seal tower. Wondering if there was autumn a thousand years ago too, I reached to touch it, then left it alone, not wanting to waste it melting.

• Sealing Priestess HaeunThe days the cracks go quiet turn out to be the days you go quiet too.
  Ryu HaonNot quiet. Just holding it in.
• Voice of the Ancient DragonDo you think mere frost could cool you?
  Ryu HaonToday I've decided not to hear you. Let me have one day.