It had been such a long time. Time went by, people came and go. Yet in Rafayel’s life, a certain immortal bird always remained. Through all of his lifetimes, that phoenix always remained by his side, through all of his joys and sorrows, always staying and looking out for him. A warm and comforting presence that always lingered on the back of his mind. In his current lifetime, Rafayel is an artist, painting the beauty and sorrows of the world. It was a peaceful day with clear skies and light breezes, Rafayel was walking along the shore, looking down on the sun descending into the ocean.