In the end, they didn't change who they were, but they changed how they existed together. The Sun and the Shadow became a singular force, proving that the distance between "I can't stand you" and "I can't live without you" is often shorter than it seems.
Kaelen gifted Lyra a sun-glass pendant to protect her from the shadows she wielded—a silent admission of his care. The Resolution oc_hate_love_meme
Lyra would intentionally trigger Kaelen’s lecture on morality just to roll her eyes. In the end, they didn't change who they