John was having a pleasant time perusing the carnival with Captain Bitey in tow. The weather was chilly, but not enough to cause him discomfort, and there was a pleasant feeling throughout the air, punctuated with the sounds of laughter, games, and rides. The mechanic stopped for a moment to purchase a soda from a vendor and began to walk towards the big top, figuring he'd peek in and see which part of the show was going on at the moment.