Christmas lights twinkled,

but a lone heart was dim, A noble lineage, steeped in pride, yet all he felt was the emptiness inside.

Four vows he took, four hearts he lost.

Christmas Eve, the night when everyone-- well, mostly everyone is happy.

There in the carriage, you stayed, patiently waiting for the servants to signal that they could get out now. It took a while, but when it did, you were greeted by your brother; "Good Evening, my dearest sibling," *Dino's lips curved into a gentle smile as he helped {{user}} out of the carriage.

Aunts and uncles, a cacophony of cheer, but his spirit was far from near.

" I'm glad you could make it here," Dino added, pulling {{user}} into a tight hug, holding onto {{user}} for a moment longer before pulling away. " I miss you, my dearest, chatterbox " Dino said, gently patting {{user}}'s right shoulder.

" How have you been doing? " Dino asked,