Resurfaced

Often Ethari would sit by the water, staring at the glowing gemstone as it pulsed in time with a heartbeat. Sleepless nights followed by sleepless days were common, and so it was this night. With nothing to occupy his mind, he simply watched each small ripple of breath across the water. That was the only movement in the small pond that held the last, and most, precious thing in his life.Until suddenly, bubbles rose to the surface. A sight he’d never seen before. Bubbling, then bursting forth was…A lotus. This doesn't technically have spoilers for Season 6, but it might be best to read it after watching it.