They didn’t speak as the sun slowly sank before them. Why was it most colorful when it was about to vanish for the night? Was it angry at being forced belong the horizon? Or was it a showman, giving a performance before retiring? Why was the most colorful part of people’s bodies–the brightness of their blood–hidden beneath the skin, never to be seen unless something went wrong? Brandon Sanderson
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When the sun was about to set, they weren’t afraid. Why? Even though the sun is the most beautiful thing in the world, it used to be in danger of being destroyed. It was in danger because it wasn’t in its right place in the sky. It had to be in the right place in order to keep life going on.

Unlike other stars, it didn’t have its own light source. While people all over the world were afraid of it being destroyed, they never seemed to be afraid of it setting for the night. They stood outside with their friends and family and watched as the sun slowly disappeared behind the horizon.

When they did, their faces would light up with an expression of joy and excitement.

Source: The Way Of Kings

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