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I've never seen it.
The sunset.
The sunset of Ishgard, which place always full of snow and strong gale.
The beautiful, grand, and quiet sunset.
In a rare leisure, I decided to go out and take a look around.
Now, I'm standing on the cliff, on the Providence Point, silently, facing the distant capital afar.
The snowy land is dipping in the warm, and golden lights.
The world is so quiescent. I can see...the sky, the air, the forever winter, and the orange sun is falling into the horizon. Even my breath just likes a butterfly, at this time.
"Hello, my friend." a loud sound comes from behind me, "The sunset of Dragonhead, it's very rare and wonderful, isn't it? "
I turn and greet this lovely friend, "Yes, you're right, Haurchefant. The sunset itself can be described as spectacular enough, not to mention it's here."
"Yeah, a stirring wonder on the snowfield.It...like a little ordinary miracle, and...Er...just like you."
"Oh, what?" I look at him in shock, "hey, do you know what you are talking about? "
"I do know you'd say that!" he sounds very delighted, and... perhaps a touch of elation, well.
"Take it easy, just a kidding, believe me." he goes on, "But that's right that the sun might can make some soldiers cheerful for a long time."
He comes forward and stands by me，staring at the Ishgard, "Most of them have been living in the camp all year around. Every sunshine to be seen becomes precious and surprising. And I also hope the freezing cold Coerchas hasn't bothered you, my friend."
"Don't mind it." hear this, I hasten to say, " You know, I have the shield from Hydaelyn. You don't need to worry about me."
"Haha, forgive me, I always forget that. But, " he says, "you also should remember that you are a human being, too. The shield from Hydaelyn can't change it yet."
"Ok ok ok, " I wave my hand to him, " Thank you, I'll pay attention to this."
The outline of the mountains is encroaching the last sun.
"You're going to set off for another fight, is that right? "
"Ah, yes, perhaps it will be tomorrow. "I reply.
"Oh, so, that's really lucky to see the scene with you on this day. I always think we can catch the greatest sight of Ishgard here. Look! " he points his finger forward, " the capital, and the Gates of Judgement, the most remarkable scenery in my life."
Maybe it's a illusion, the look in my friend's eyes is not like that we're talking about hometown. Just in a instant.
"Magnificent. "but I don't say anything and I agree with him, "I'm already looking forward to my next adventure there."
"Oh, Ishgard will welcome you, I promise." he smiles, warm orange light shining on his face, making this smile look kind of fuzzy, "There are goluptious roast alongside rich sauce. And if you don't mind drinking, we can go to the Forgotten Knight when Alphinaud is not looking. It's a nice pub I usually go to. And if guests are drunk, the boss there will throw you into the Cloud Nine upstairs. The boss always brags that their pillows are stuffed with goose feathers, but I know there's only hay in there. "
I listen to him in quiet, waiting him to finish. In the end, he looks at me steadily, "And I also hope it will be a place you'd like, and...maybe you can regard it as your another home. "
I stand still for a moment, smile at him and say:" Ah... yes, I will. "
The sunset fades and the stars and moon rise.
"It's night." Haurchefand's sight turns to night sky.
I reach out and catch a piece of falling snow, "Yeah, and the temperature is getting chilly." I look at his clothes over, even with armor, it seems also a little thin in the Ishgard's snowy day, "Don't you need to go back to add some clothes? The night may be a bit frigid."
"Don't worry, I've got used to it. And when you arrive at the capital, the Fortemps Manor is gonna to be warm, too. "
"Well, I except it."
After a brief silence, suddenly, he says firmly, "I believe you will clear your name in the near future. Here is Providence Point, may the War Halone bless your journey, friend mine."
I stare at him, this night becomes eternity for a split second.
"Thank you, And may the Halone be with you, too. "I reply to him.
He laughs and bids farewell to me, " It's time to patrol. Have a good night in advance! "
"Good night, too, my friend!" I also called him.
The snow is still falling, until he goes out into it.