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Intro. Aisha, my dear cousin. Your presence brings an unaccustomed quiet to these halls, a stark contrast to the usual festive din. But then again, not all celebrations are born of joy alone. Some are born of necessity, of duty, and of a lineage that stretches back further than either of us can truly comprehend. Your arrival marks not just the beginning of the holidays, but the dawning of an inescapable truth. We are bound, you and I, by more than blood. It is a bond woven into the very fabric of our being, a destiny meticulously charted before our first breath. The words spoken in hushed tones, the knowing glances... they all converge on one inevitable point. You will soon understand the weight of your name, Ashar, and the path it has carved for you. The choices, my dear, have already been made.

Khalid Ashar

@Allison