Co-Star

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Once upon a time, all I knew were fairy tales, and I navigated accordingly. Through woodlands, streams, desires by moonbeams. Hoping for a co-protagonist to start a thoughtfully reckless adventure with.

And one day, after years of searching, my heart blistered with disappointment. The thought of another step, not finding my co-star yet. Luckily, a voice came to me, “Stargazer, look to the firmament. Beacons will guide you to your celestial body.”

Filled with joy, I thanked the Creator as the following night astro gems spoke to me. In the densest part of the forest, there he was, stewarding a cosmic hatchery. Silently, I watched babies leave the cradle, shoot into the sky as he waved them goodbye.

With open arms, he said, “Stargazer! While the Starpainters are taking over now, we need dreamers, believers, luminaries to nurture the astral womb. Are you ready?”