Larel watched Hotaru play the game rubbing his chin as she did so happy she was participating in this battle fairly, however as he thought this Hotaru got the prize on the second try and Larel pouted seeing it. He ended up smiling in the end though as she spoke to him, he believed that they should just count it as a tie and settle it with the last game. When she mentioned all the items he nodded understanding as he also didn't have a spot to put his fish, he'd normally put anything he carried in his shadow but he didn't like the idea of putting a living thing in there and with Zenmaru sealed he wasn't sure if it would pass through all the way.
When he was pulled to the next stand he followed her with wide eyes caught off guard by the pull but smiled a little as they made their way to the food. The scent made his mouth water a little and Larel took the food thanking Hotaru before balancing the jar on his head as he went to eat his food taking note of what Hotaru said about the fish.
"I'm okay with fish, I developed a taste on the battlefield. Sometimes we'd be low on supplies and we had to eat whatever we could get our hands on, sadly that was fish. After months of it I started to hate it less."
Larel looked around for a game before his eyes landed on one a short distance away, there were decorated cards on the table and the vendor explained the game to someone else who was currently trying their hand at it.
It was a simple game with matching, there were twelve cards set up in a 4x3 setup, the person got six attempts to match as many as they could, on the first attempt two cards could be picked, after that only one could be picked. It wasn't possible to match all the cards so three or more guaranteed a top prize, two second, and one lowest.
"That one looks interesting, we'll consider it the finale," Larel said pointing at it. "If you get too much to Hotaru I can carry some for you, most of mine are small things well except this little guy," Larel said reaching up and taking the jar off his head. "Of course I intend on winning the last one so you won't have the worry about carrying any more."
Larel grinned brought his to his chin giving his head a tilt before glancing back at the stand. 
"That aside the food was delicious I've never had it before," Larel said motioning to the food. "You've come to a festival before right Hotaru? You're lucky you got to eat stuff like this."
Larel nodded a few times with a solemn nod, when it came to food it was important to experiment with many different types today was definitely a good day.

Alari rubbed the back of his head seeing she was alright but he was still a tad worried as she cleared her throat. He didn't catch what she said afterwards and put it aside as she continued adjusting his glasses as she did so. A little red flowed into his face seeing Mera's blush, he questioned how he was supposed to keep his composure seeing that, he gave his head a slight shake trying to recover from his swirling emotions and nodded at earning his objective. Alari closed his hand into a fist causing it to tremble a little, this was something he needed to work hard for victory in this regard meant the a great reward up there with gaining a castle...at least in his opinion.
Though Alari felt a new flame erupt within him at the thought his face was almost completely red at the idea, he could barely come in contact with Mera as it was, just considering embracing her was already making his heart beat faster. Alari couldn't think about it, he'd hesitate if it went too far but it was on his mind now. The hill went flashing into his mind as his thoughts started to linger there, he was actually starting to worry how he was going to do this, due to his thoughts he missed the butterflies and by time he came back Mera had spoken and was already walking. Alari went to catch up with her and smiled as she mentioned the vendors, he was glad at the very least for the opportunity to visit one with her.
When she mentioned dragging it out Alari smiled and held his hand up before flexing it causing the key to appear, he looked at it before moving it between his fingers.
"I won't drag anything out Mera," Alari said. "I want to spend time with you but if you're forcing yourself to stay that defeats the purpose...at least for me."
Alari held the key normally and pointed the end at Mera.
"I'll unlock the cuffs once the requirement is met. However..."
Alari trailed off and tossed the key up letting it fall back into his sleeve.
"Tonight's a night for us to be together, you're stuck with me until the very end I'm afraid."
Alari held his arm out motioning to a stand selling food nearby, and to a group of people dancing around a person playing a large drum, games were spread out as far as the eye could see and there was more than enough to buy.
"There are plenty of opportunities lined in front of us Mera, our time is short so let's make the most of it. Let's eat and talk about silly things, participate in a few games like that matching one over there, join the others in dance and watch the fireworks."
Alari lowered his arms and moved his hands into his sleeves, he smiled at Mera before speaking in a gentle voice.
"What would you like to do Mera? We're here together your opinion matters to me on what we should do with our time together. We could just talk if that suits you as well, I have some stories I could tell and you could tell me about that tattoo there."
Alari motioned to the rose on her shoulder before bringing his hand to his mouth and averting his gaze.
"Ah I can't look for too long, the plan is ruined if I embrace you now, the moment's not right. Anyway I believe we should find nourishment but I'm willing to wait should you have another idea."