As Heiji followed along, little petals floated to the floor here and there (but that was what servants were for, right). "You do seem to be akin to that starlight. Standing's fine for me."

He looked up at the clear dome, picking out individual constellations in the shining night sky. The light felt soothing on his face.

He resisted the urge to ask Balem if he could moonwalk.