Zei meanwhile is a little social butterfly, trying to make sure to get some time with pretty much everyone there. He plays tag with the kids and he listens to the stories the elders have to tell and he reassures the adults who collectively helped raise him and he trades banter with the blitzball team (even though they're going on the same boat later) and he helps with cooking and distributing the food around.

It looks like he's having fun.

Except it... actually doesn't? It looks like Zei is trying to look like he's having fun, and it looks like something heavy is on his mind, and it makes Azym wonder about how... dangerous... this pilgrimage is.

It looks like Zei is saying goodbye.

Lord Braska succeeded at killing Sin ten years ago. That's how he became high summoner. And now he's... dead? And so is his guardian Auron?

Azym does not like the shape of this.

The bonfire party eventually winds down and people start going back home, one by one or in small groups.

Eventually the only ones left are Zei, Wakka, Lulu, and Azym. Wakka declares that the party is over, and marches Azym over to the Crusader barracks so he can sleep; they have an early day tomorrow.

Are they going out at sunup? Of course they are. Mad people.

Good night!