After giving the ring to Claudia Echo looked out over the crowd. Across the hall something shiny caught her eye and she made a beeline for it. A large glass container stood against one wall. Inside were myriads of brightly colored fish. Echo gave a small squeal of excitement, looking inside like a child looking into a candy store. The fish swam towards her curiously. Moving her finger across the glass, Echo laughed, the sound bell-like, as several of the fish followed the movement.

Her eyes lit up and her smile was serene. It reminded her so much of home.