“So what’s your point, Pax?” I ask. “Points,” he clarifies. “I have multiple.” I chuckle softly. “And they are?” “One, it’s okay for someone to make a lasting impression.” My teeth dig into the inside of my cheek. “And two?” “Two, there’s nothing wrong with taking your time to appreciate something, even if it’s a single note played over years. Honestly, there’s beauty in it. With celebrating something to the fullest. With accepting the beauty that something is, even if it’s as small as a single note or chord. And you can take your time, Birthday Girl. You can take your time and appreciate it
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