Auksė Gražulytė

Hosted the New Year's Eve celebration at her father's apartment, gave a speech, arranged seating, offered cake, and shared a kiss with Vasaris. Auksė appears as Liudas’s companion at the Christmas ball, dances with many partners, gives him gloves, and displays optimism and supportive friendship throughout the chapter. Auksė is primarily concerned with Vasaris' relationship with Liucija, granting him freedom while feeling jealousy toward Liucija and recognizing the significance of his priesthood for her. Advises Vasaris to publicly acknowledge his past priesthood mistake and pursue his talents as a civilian