[color=fff79a]"...And what's so special about these nightmares of yours?"[/color] Etihw asked Kcalb as they walked along the path. [color=1b1464]"It's... Strange... They only ever happen around this time... And I keep hearing a name... Something that makes me shiver..."[/color] He explained as a flock of butterflies flew over them. [color=fff79a]"So..."[/color] [color=1b1464]"So... What?"[/color] [color=fff79a]"So what's the name? It takes a lot to make you of all people shiver. What's this big and scary name?"[/color] Kcalb went quiet again, only the sound of their footsteps could be heard.

[color=1b1464]"The name... Was Crow..."[/color] Etihw seemed to tense up a bit at the sound of the name. [color=fff79a]"But... That... That's impossible..."[/color] Kcalb simply shook his head at her response. [color=1b1464]"Something's going to happen... And we need to be prepared for it..."[/color] He said as they just came over the hill that overlooked the village.
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[quote=Eddie]"If you guys don't mind me asking, what's a 'Gray Festival'?"[/quote]

[color=00aeef]"Well, the Gray Festival is an annual celebration for the denizens of the Gray World. A special occasion to celebrate the ending of the long, bloody war between angels and demons, a war that lasted hundreds maybe thousands (exact time unknown) of years. The festival involves many different things, including stalls of trinkets, pastries, and other goodies for any at all visitors from other worlds like us to enjoy. There are also fun games, and events, like a talent show, a musical, ooooooo I am getting excited just thinking about it! I could go on on about-"[/color] And with that, Zeal picked Vanilla up and carried her to the village, all while she was still talking. Ater and Arbus's jaws were down as they were just about to explain the Gray Festival to Eddie.

"Uhhh..." (Ater)

"What she said..." (Arbus)
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[quote=Dorma]"Oh, I'm not looking for her, Miss Macarona. I'm here to help you, remember?" Dorma made a crafted reply to mask her true feelings on the matter. "I was sent here by Miss Rawberry when I ran into her in the village. I thought she'd be with you." She added, derailing the topic.[/quote]

"Ah... Well... She's more than likely bothering Dialo at her apple pie stand... I'm sure she'll come when... If she remembers..." Macarona said looking back at the village.

[quote=Dorma]"Well anyway, what's this stage going to be used for?"[/quote]
"Oh! It's actually for tonight's event... It's gonna be a bit of a musical, and then there will be big fireworks in the sky at the end." she explained.

[quote=Aurelia]”I’m supposed to head back to the Healing Academy’s tent now that I’ve dropped off the package,” Aurelia said once Dorma reminded Miss Macarona that she was there to help with the stage.  ”But seeing as how no one else is here to help, I suppose I could stay and help for a little bit as well.  Though I’m not sure how useful I’ll be.”[/quote]

"Your help is appreciated, Aurelia... But you may want to rest a little after your delivery..." Macarona said with a warm smile.