Answer:
D. sentimental
Explanation:
The use of language such as surprise, honor of the occasion, and enjoying the last year are sentimental words to show attachement to a particular thing or somebody. The option above is best logical answer to the question.
The correct answer should be
B) Through his actions
In the story, it was the time of the Night or Rebirth when all creatures diet. The moon changes from young and beautiful(she was described as mesmerizing and luminescent) to old and weak(she became a sprinkle of sparkling dust, or the title "embers of moonlight" itself)