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— Festival —[/center]

He threaded his way though the crowds, watching the people go about doing whatever they had come to the festival for to begin with. August enjoyed festivals although he didn't feel the need to participate himself. Knowing the people were having a good time was fine with him and his participating might get in someones way.

The diminutive girl beside him seemed to not be having a very good time. Hoshiko didn't look like she wanted to be here but [b]The Boss[/b] wanted everyone out. That included her. She clung to his arm overly tightly and he placed a reassuring hand over hers. It was good for her to be out and she was one of the few people with whom he could have a comfortable silence.

The Barghest felt a slightly prickling on the back of his neck as a girl began to push her luck too much at some trivial game. He wore a pleasant smile, watching the game of chance and waiting for the inevitable loss. Finally the festival goer made her move, and won. But the feeling of trepidation continued.

"Someones making some trouble."

He looked around over the heads of the crowd. He spotted a familiar face, and not really a pleasant one. He relaxed marginally.

"Just Shiki being too much like himself. Let's see if we can find a quiet spot and maybe a snack."

He patted her hand and turned in the opposite direction. Maybe the lines might be shorter elsewhere.