"When I arrived, I happened to see a child holding it. He said Aunt Tris had prepared these flowers for the Watchmaker and the comrades he had missed his entire life.
"Mikhail placed two bouquets here every year. After he passed away, there were three. Someone has always remembered your wish."
Facing Tiernan's memorial, Acheron spoke softly.
"Now, just as you hoped, Penacony has welcomed the dawn after its long, long night. The road ahead may not be smooth, but its people are ready to step toward freedom.
"Tiernan, you can go home now.
"And the Nameless of the future are ready to set out for their next stop."
Acheron had stayed here for a long time-so long that by the time she spoke those words, the Astral Express Crew had already left the banquet aboard the Radiant Feldspar.
Hearing their footsteps approach, Acheron slowly turned and gave them a gentle nod.
"But before we leave, there's one last thing we need to do," Himeko said with a smile.
"We've come to say goodbye to the Nameless who came before us," Stelle said.
"Bringing the stories of the departed to a fitting close is the best tribute you can offer. Go on. They're all here," Acheron said.
Everyone nodded and began bidding farewell to the Nameless of the previous generation.
Perhaps it was the atmosphere, but March 7th looked a little forlorn as she said softly:
"Honestly, when I first heard the Conductor's request, I was pretty surprised.
"The Nameless are called that for a reason. Those who trailblaze never leave their names behind when they do good deeds, and so much time had passed. How were we supposed to find those three people in a place as huge as Penacony?
"But now... it really does seem like anything is