As the sisters searched for Talo, Maya swung her practice sword, clipping grass and smashing bushes to test it out. Even though they were looking for a lost child, Maya was optimistic that nothing bad would happen and that everyone would be home in time for supper.

When the lantern merchant waved them over Sera wondered if it was safe, Maya shrugged. [color=deeppink]"Should be fine, anyways we outnumber him and we've got our swords."[/color] Maya said, swinging her sword menacingly.  

When Coro offered to give them a free lantern, Naria asked if they would have to pay to fill it right now.  Maya slowly pushed some strands of hair behind her head and bent her knees and hips slightly, leaning in close to the flustered merchant, saying in a low voice, [color=DeepPink]"Hey, the free lantern comes filled, right...?"[/Color]