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As the days passed, Vulcan couldn't shake the feeling of loneliness that had settled over him. He missed Alex terribly and longed for the sound of his voice.

But just as he was beginning to despair, a letter arrived from Alex.

Vulcan tore open the envelope, his heart racing with excitement. In the letter, Alex explained that he would be returning to the castle for a week over Christmas break. He would be arriving in just two days.

Vulcan couldn't believe his luck. He had been feeling so alone lately, and now his best friend was coming back to visit him.

He spent the next two days preparing for Alex's arrival. He cleaned the castle from top to bottom, made Alex's favorite meal, and even composed a new piece of music in his honor.

When Alex arrived, Vulcan ran to meet him at the castle gates. They hugged each other tightly, both of them grinning from ear to ear.

For the next week, they spent every moment together. They explored the castle as if they were discovering it for the first time, marveling at the beauty and mystery of their surroundings.

They also caught up on each other's lives. Alex told Vulcan about his time at university and the new friends he had made. Vulcan shared his own stories of the discoveries he had made in the castle.

Vulcan couldn't help but feel a sense of sadness creeping in once again. He knew that Alex would have to leave soon, and he didn't want their time together to end.

But just as he was beginning to feel down, Alex surprised him with some news. "I've been thinking," he said. "And I've realized that I don't want to be away from you for so long. I want to come back to the castle and be with you."

Vulcan's heart leaped with joy at his friend's words. He had been hoping for this for so long, but he hadn't dared to hope that it would actually happen.

As the years passed, Vulcan and Alex's friendship grew stronger. They were each other's support system, their confidants, and their closest companions.

But despite their love for each other, Vulcan couldn't help but feel a sense of longing for the outside world. He had never left the castle in his entire life,

Over the next few days, Vulcan and Alex spent every moment together. They went on long walks through the castle gardens, played music together, and talked for hours like it was all brand new.

Vulcan was so happy to have his friend back that he didn't want to waste a single moment. They stayed up late into the night, reminiscing about old times and making plans for the future.

As Christmas approached, the castle became more and more festive. The halls were decked with boughs of holly, and the aroma of roasted chestnuts filled the air. Vulcan and Alex even helped to decorate the Christmas tree in the great hall, carefully placing each ornament in its proper spot.

On Christmas morning, Vulcan woke up early to prepare a special breakfast for Alex. He cooked up a feast of pancakes, bacon, and fresh fruit, all served with a side of steaming hot coffee.

After breakfast, they exchanged gifts. Alex had brought Vulcan a beautiful new violin, and Vulcan had written a new piece of music for Alex to play on his guitar.

As they sat by the fire, enjoying the warmth and the company, Vulcan realized that he had never been happier. He had spent so much time feeling lonely and isolated, but now he realized that all he really needed was the love and support of his friends.

As the week drew to a close, Vulcan and Alex said goodbye with tears in their eyes. But they both knew that their friendship would endure, no matter how far apart they might be.

Vulcan returned to his solitary life in the castle, but he no longer felt alone. He knew that he had a friend who loved him, and that made all the difference in the world.