The explosion of light caught Felicia’s attention as well. Her eyes grew wide as she watched the shaft of light expand and disappear. “Probably just some Festival stunt,” she heard Kamo grumble beside her, unamused, “Those are some really lame effects, too.”
 
Not everyone seemed to be as undeterred as Kamo, however. Those who were nearest the light could be heard shouting in fright while those who were a safer distance away applauded the ‘performance’, oblivious to what was really going on. The event also seemed to fuel the crazy bobblehead salesman’s idiosyncrasy. He pranced over to where members of the crowd were still prattling ceaselessly about what just happened. Then, just as soon as the trouble had come, it deteriorated and everyone was either back about their normal business or dancing around with the loon, eager to continue with the festivities. 

Felicia spotted Linda amidst the crowd, running towards her stall.“Hey, Ms. Felicia,” she stammered breathlessly, “S-sorry I’m late.” Her hair looked a mess and she couldn’t help but notice the lipstick she’d been wearing earlier was entirely gone.
 
“You okay?” Felicia asked worriedly.
 
“Oh-- yeah. Yeah, of course, “ Linda glanced down the street. Her mind obviously wasn’t there in the present.
 
“Are you—“
 
“Good to work? Yeah! Of course! Don’t worry about it! I’ll take over.” She seemed eager to take Felicia's seat behind the counter. Felicia nearly tripped as she tried to move out of the way for the young girl to get by. Kamo’s shoulders instantly slumped as he pulled some of his dark brown dark over his eyes—ears turning a vibrant red once again.

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Sir Orca Halbert stood before the steaming footprints, clenching his fist and gritting his teeth. The spear-men awaited further orders, nervously glancing at each other. “Notify the—“ Halbert paused as Jira came dancing between him and his men. With a frustrated growl, Halbert shot daggers at the man with his eyes until he'd finally moved out of the way. “Notify the rest of the guards. I want everyone on the look out for a Chilfos in a cloak.”
 
Lowering his voice so the crowd couldn't hear, he hissed, “It’s dangerous and I don’t want it still roaming about when the King gets here.” The guards nodded before quickly splitting up and running off to carry out their orders, relieved to be away from the fuming Sir Halbert. 
 
Sir Halbert let out a suppressed sigh. Before leaving, he paused in front of Kaiver once again, “Don't let me catch you anywhere near that Chilfos, Greison. Mark my words, there are worse fates than being stuck as a town guard in Castle Town!" With that, he stomped away-- seeming a bit more agitated than usual. It was true that Halbert loathed failure-- especially his own-- and was never very happy when a criminal made a clean break, but it seemed to be something a bit more than that. Perhaps wolfos riding strangers, finger-freezing Chilfos and overexuberant dance instructors weren't all that was plaguing the festival today....