Old Zaken's story, while quite touching to the living, was perhaps the least remarkable among The Forgotten. Those who rose from their graves found it difficult to embark on a normal life's journey again. Their tales often lacked the sight of radiant sunshine and joy. The only consolation was that Zaken's tale had come to a comparatively happy conclusion—for this undead who only wished to protect his daughter and continue living with Nina, that was a fulfilling ending indeed.
"I'm quite satisfied with my current life," Zaken clacked as he rotated his somewhat severely worn wrist, caressing the head of Little Zombie, "much better than most dead folks, and I've even found a wife…"
I was suitably shocked: I'd heard tales of life renewing in dead wood, but this was my first encounter with someone who didn't forget to find a mother-in-law even after death. Old Zaken's afterlife was indeed rich and colorful; not only had he found his daughter, but he also found himself an old companion?!
