Quote Sir Topher finally looked up. Because any hope...

Sir Topher finally looked up. His eyes, weary from years of hardship and despair, met Finnikin's with a mixture of sadness and understanding. It was as if he could see the weight of the world on the young man's shoulders, the burden of a broken kingdom and a shattered people.

Because any hope beyond that, my boy, would be too much. Sir Topher's voice was gentle, yet filled with a wisdom that only comes from a lifetime of trials and tribulations. He knew the dangers of clinging to hope in a world filled with darkness and uncertainty.

I feared we would drown in it. The words hung heavy in the air, a reminder of the fear that had gripped them all for so long. The fear of believing in something greater than themselves, of daring to dream of a better future.

Then I choose to drown, Finnikin said. His voice was steady, his gaze unwavering. In that moment, he made a decision that would change the course of their lives forever. He chose to embrace hope, to let it consume him completely.

In hope. The words echoed in the silence, a beacon of light in the darkness. It was a reminder that even in the bleakest of times, there is always a glimmer of hope to hold onto, a reason to keep fighting.

Rather than float into nothing. Finnikin's words were a declaration of defiance, a refusal to succumb to the despair that threatened to engulf them all. He chose to believe in something greater than himself, to have faith in a better tomorrow.

And so they stood, two souls bound by a shared belief in the power of hope. In that moment, they were not just two individuals, but a symbol of resilience and courage in the face of adversity. Together, they would defy the odds and forge a new path forward.

For in the darkest of times, it is hope that sustains us. It is the flicker of light in the shadows, the promise of a brighter future that keeps us going when all seems lost. It is the belief that no matter how dire the circumstances, there is always a chance for redemption.

And so they chose to drown in hope, rather than float into nothing. It was a choice that would define their legacy, a testament to the power of belief in the face of despair. And as they stood together, united in their resolve, they knew that no darkness could extinguish the light of hope within them.