Sacrosanct (adjective): extremely holy

Countless flowers rained down upon the parade like a spring shower—from classic roses to orchids, snapdragons, carnations, and Canterbury bells. The petals detached from the blooms, elegantly swirling in an aerial waltz before landing at the feet of a young priest sitting in the leading carriage.

The ascension ceremony to appoint the successor to the current elder had long been a part of the village traditions. Each time, the wealthiest landlords and the poorest beggars gathered alike to witness the grace of the new priest. Gasps of admiration and offerings of food already flooded the atmosphere.

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Their eyes landed on a ten-year-old girl, with radiant silver eyes rivaling the glow of the moon, and soft blond hair that seemed like a starry river in the sunlight. Underneath an exquisite flower crown and the finest silk robes of their territory, she smiled softly, already blessing her people and politely declining their food like a shining goddess.

Eyes lingered on her, even as she rounded the street corners, even as she slipped back into the temple and into her own room.

There, she shed her flower crown and savored a small cookie.