Flash had taken up residence in the castle. He looked into the mirror one day and saw that what had happened with his daughter, had also happened to him. An old man looked back at him, and he realized that he was not immune to the rapid passage of time. Naturally, his body grew older with each passing moment, it’s just that he thought it would take longer.
Well that’s interesting, he said, turning to Lem. And then he remembered that she was gone already. He knew he would join her soon, when he cast off these now necessary cells. He would rise like a bubble, free at last, to surface, unencumbered by flesh.
Soon, but probably not today. He headed out onto the crimson plateau. There was still time for a few more adventures.