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[color=#8A2D28]Time:[/color] 12 am
[color=#8A2D28]Location:[/color] Outside Sorian Castle—->Festival in the Park
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[color=#8A2D28]Interactions:[/color] [@Apex Sunburn] Sjan-dehk, [@Ojo chan 42] Yosri
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As Sjan-dehk went on to tell her all about his ship and Saiya listened with genuine interest. The thought of the freedom he had, the adventures he’d been on, Saiya found herself longing for the same thing. Her mind wandered as she walked arm in arm with him towards the town. She was a little surprised, however, when he began apologizing for talking so much. A small giggle escaped her as she shook her head, looking up at him. [color=#8A2D28]”Please don’t apologize for talking about something you love. I enjoyed hearing you speak about your ship and it makes me even more eager to come visit.”[/color] She said with a grin, letting go of his arm and dipping into a curtsy. 

[color=#8A2D28]”The pleasure was all mine, Captain. Enjoy your stay here and don’t hesitate to call on me if you need anything or just need a friend to talk with. I’ll also be sure to come to the docks here soon to visit.”[/color] She bid him farewell before continuing her walk towards the festival.

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The park was bustling with all sorts of people and Saiya couldn’t keep from grinning some as she wandered through the crowds. In an odd way it reminded her of the bazaars back in Alidasht, with all the people and stalls with shop owners yelling out their goods. Not long ago, she was dreaming of adventure and freedom, now she was longing for home and the familiar scents. She thought it was interesting how one could long to be away from their home yet miss it at the same time.

She found herself making her way up to the Nutty Delights stall, buying a bag of the mixed nuts as she realized she was rather hungry. Her stomach thanked her for finally putting some sort of sustenance in it. As she began to walk away, Saiya noticed a little girl looking longingly at the candy floss being sold at sugary delights. The little girl looked to her older sister, but the older girl shook her head sadly. [color=pink]”I’m sorry Addy, we don’t have the money for that.”[/color] She told her little sister and the look of sadness yet acceptance that crossed the little girl's face made Saiya’s heart ache. Before she knew it, she was approaching the girls and kneeling down next to them.

[color=#8A2D28]”Those sure do look yummy, don’t they? I’m thinking of getting one, but I’m just unsure which flavor I want. Which one do you think I should get?”[/color] Her soft voice and kind smile helped keep the girl at ease and soon little Addy was smiling shyly back at Saiya. [color=plum]”Um I think you get the ‘atermelon.”[/color] She said, struggling to say watermelon which only made Saiya smile more. Saiya began to nod as she looked at the woman running the stall who’s attention was on them now. [color=#8A2D28]”Could I get one of the watermelon ones please?”[/color] She asked and the woman nodded with a smile. A few moments later, Saiya had paid for the sweet treat and was now handing it over to the little girl. [color=#8A2D28]”You enjoy that now and don’t forget to share with your sister, okay?”[/color] The little girl nodded and both girls thanked her before running off.

Saiya watched them for a moment longer before she heard the sound of music and began heading in that direction. She came upon a small group of musicians coming to the end of the current song that they were playing. She stood in the small crowd, smiling as she listened happily. [color=green]”Now, journey with us across the sea as we explore a few exotic songs in honor of our guests from Alidasht. Perhaps we can transport you to those mystical lands through our music.”[/color] One of them said before beginning a song that Saiya was actually rather familiar with. She found herself swaying to the song and softly singing the absent words when she met the eyes of the man who had originally spoken. He grinned at her and she politely smiled back, appreciating their willingness to play different songs.

As the song came to an end, he began to motion for Saiya to come over. She blinked at him for a moment, but then stepped forward with a quizzical look. [color=green]”Fret not, my lady, I merely saw you singing to our song and was curious if you were skilled with your voice?”[/color] He asked her quietly, keeping a friendly tone to try and put her at ease. Saiya laughed a little and shrugged before she spoke. [color=#8A2D28]”I do enjoy singing and dancing, though my voice is certainly not the best out there. I can hold a tune, however.”[/color] The man’s smile grew even more, almost in excitement. [color=green]”Would you be willing to sing a song with us then? Perhaps you know this one?”[/color] He plucked out a few notes and she immediately knew it. [color=#8A2D28]”Are you sure? You haven’t even heard me sing, you may regret asking.”[/color] She said and he simply laughed before addressing the crowd once more.

[color=green]”Ladies and gentlemen, we have been blessed to have a songstress from the very sands of Alidasht here today. Let’s show our support and encouragement as she lends her voice to our next song!”[/color] Saiya turned to watch people giving her applause with wide grins and she knew she wouldn’t be able to get out of this easily. It wasn’t like she was unused to performing, anyways, so she took a deep breath as the musicians started the song.

[url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-5iXUq6bOw]”Oh, imagine a land, it's a faraway place where the caravan camels roam. Where you wander among every culture and tongue. It's chaotic, but, hey, it's home…”[/url] Saiya began, not just singing, but adding a bit of flair to the performance. The crowd quieted once more, becoming entranced in her words as she continued on. [color=#8A2D28]”When the wind's from the East and the sun's from the West and the sand in the glass is right. Come on down, stop on by. Hop a carpet and fly to another Alidashtian night.”[/color]

Before she knew it, she was entranced in her own performance as she danced and sang. Her voice traveled over the crowds of people, drawing in more and more. She was coming to the end of the song and that’s when her eyes met those of someone she realized she was familiar with. [color=#8A2D28]”A fool off his guard could fall and fall hard out there on the dunes.”[/color] She finished, her eyes never leaving Yosri as she grinned at him excitedly. The crowd began to cheer and shout and she faintly heard the man thanking her, but she was distracted now. She did manage a bow to the crowd before moving towards the man she had spotted. [color=#8A2D28]”Yosri, is that really you?”[/color] In her distraction, however, she didn’t notice two teenagers laughing and running through the crowd before it was too late. They collided into her, sending her careening towards Yosri with a gasp.[/color]