"Ah, well that is a pity. Maybe you'll see him sometime later. I doubt anyone would pass up a festival like this." He lifted his glass and tipped it to Vinsue, giving a polite nod as he mingled back into the crowd. Now Cymbel felt guilty. He never expected for somebody to be waiting for him. Not wanting to keep her waiting out of courtesy, he slipped back into his room at the inn and grabbed his cloak. The low humidity had assisted the drying process so it was only slightly damp, and he put it on over his current clothing. He removed the glamour spell, reverting his features to his original appearance before rejoining the festivities. Before finding Vinsue, he left his now empty glass on a table as to remove any suspicion of his previous disguise.

Taking a small pouch of honey glazed nuts, he casually wandered around until he naturally came within her line of sight. This would make it feel like a stroke of luck, but most of all it would seem less forced or awkward. When she took notice of him, he planned to respond with surprise.

"I hope so" she said then turned and watched the dancing. She quickly started clapping to the music deciding that it was not going to last forever and she did not want to miss it. After a few songs she turned and walked into the crowd. After a bit she found a familiar figure. The smile on her face turned ginun as she approached. "I was starting to think you decided not to show up." she said coming from behind him.

She was truly happy to see a somewhat familiar face in the crowd of joyus strangers. popping in the sky quickly gained her attention. Fireworks where one of the more recent things they addid she thought not remembering ever seeing the sky light up like it did. she was transfixed on the sky and the falling lights that disappeared as they fell. 

Cymbel acted surprised when Vinsue called him. "Oh! Fancy seeing you here. I couldn't turn down trying a few of these candied nuts. They're a bit salty but mostly sweet. It's an interesting combination." He ate another one from the handful he had taken and savored the taste. Vinsue looked happy to see him, which made his conscience ease a bit. He was going to apologize for not finding her sooner when sounds of popping led to bright explosions of color trailing through the sky. He looked on, mesmerized in wonder. They burst forth in many different patterns and shapes, each one different from the last. There was something about how they bloomed in the night sky that created happiness in the hearts of people, like now. What impressed him most was how fleeting they were. One moment they were there, and the next they fizzled out into white smoke. Did the people in the cities have these vanishing lights every year? He continued to watch, eyes transfixed on the lights until they were over. "Amazing…" The word escaped from his lips as the last spark of the night faded to black.

"They did not have those when i was little." she said after the sky went dark course it had been over 100 years since she had attended the festival. It was nice to see all the changes and yet some things never changed. "They always have interesting food. I have always loved the funnel cakes." She took the last sip of the wine she was carrying and placed the empty cup on the table. "So is festival what you expected." she said meaning the party. 

The party was fun and if anything it was the day she became free. The music started back up into a slow song which use to mean that everyone would find a partner and dance. She hand never danced but loved to watch the people spin and move with one another. 

"So those bursts of lights are a new thing?" He asked. There was so much about the world that he found himself unaware of. Things changed so quickly outside of Feeorin. One decade a ruler would be deposed and the next three decades later that ruler would be passing their title to another. He would need to pick up the pace to keep up with the changes of the world. Funnel cakes were also a new thing to him. He had never seen one before, and imagined a conical-shaped pastry. There must be a reason behind the strange shape, even if it was a simple one. In reply to Vinsue he nodded. "Yes, it was. And maybe much more than that. It is a good thing however, and I would very much like to return to Endapano when it is held again." A festival like this was something he wouldn't mind attending year after year.

As the music changed once again, Cymbel watched as the dancers waltzed for the last time for the entire night. This song was different from the festive jig they had started with. It seemed like a folk song, something that spoke of the elven culture. As he listened to the words, he could feel the heart and soul of the musicians and singers as they displayed their love for their kingdom. The elves had suffered much at the hands of the humans when they had came. Yet in spite of their hardships they held on, proudly and bravely. Though no longer as powerful as they once were, their strong spirit remained. To him, this was an admirable thing.

"Well new to me. see it has been a long time since i have attended the festival" to say the actual time would give away the fact she was not human which she had found to be quite dangerous. She shook the thought and looked around it was a song of meaning. The song behind the city and the struggles. It she was glad to know had not changed more than what instruments were played.

"Who knows we may meet again next time." She said at his response to her question. She kinda hoped it would be less than a year before they meet again for he seemed fun and those eyes of his seam to say he has an interesting story or to to tell. She realized she was staring at his eyes and looked away. it was a bad habit of hers to look into the eyes of strangers but she usually looked away before they had time to notice. 

The song ended. which meant it was well midnight and time for her to leave the city. Most would bring the parties into their homes with their friends. She would retreat quietly into the forest and find a place to sleep before returning tomorrow. "Well I must be going. and if you want a guide through the desert i'll be around."

"Thank you, I may need one after what I went through to get here. May you have a good night and sleep well." Cymbel politely bowed before retreating to the comfort of his room at the inn. Once he was back inside, he stowed away the snacks he saved from the festivities into his bag for later. After he and Vinsue had parted ways, he snagged another candied apple before the leftovers were taken away. Back home his brothers would have mocked him for being childish, but he didn't need to worry about that anymore. Looking out the window, he gazed up at the moons. It was a wonderful evening, and normally he would take a midnight stroll. However participating in the festival had made him more tired than expected, so he slept.

The next morning before daybreak, Cymbel rose and packed his things. He planned to pick up supplies at the market before the temperature became too unbearable. He hoped that Vinsue was still in town; he wanted to take up on her offer to guide him through the hellish sandscape they called a desert. 

She returned the bow and walked off. she left the city and went to a nearby cave and slept. 

She rose a good hour after the sun and got ready for the day. once she looked presentable she changed into a simple brown robe and sent the other outfit back to her main cave. She than went back to the city and looked at the various things tell she saw a stand selling meat and bought a jerky stick. She ate it as she kept walking around. Before long she bought a water skin and whent to the tree she rested on the first day and leaned against it. 

Having finished shopping, Cymbel felt more prepared with most of the necessities covered. He then looked around town for his new acquaintance. A half hour later, he spotted her at the same tree where he had collapsed from heatstroke. As he came closer, he waved hoping to get her attention. He had his hood pulled up like usual, deciding he didn't need a parasol this time. As long as there was shade he could hide from the sun and a little rain didn't bother him. He was already thinking about his next place to visit, Horae Island. But before he could set foot in there, he would have to cross the Harena desert first… He considered making a stop in Arri as it was on the way. 

She pushed off the tree as she saw him wave and gave a nod to show she saw. than walked to meet him. He had gathered a good bit of stuff before finding her which showed he was going to take her up on her offer. "Hey. I need to go to the stables real quick before i, or we leave. Do you want to come with me?" She asked. She hopped to test him near some of the young dragons to see how he would react and if he did she would see if it would be safe for him to know her secret.

Hopping he would come she started walking towards the stables. once inside she quickly found the young dragons and gave it a bite of her meat. upon entering one could see various types of animals at various ages. She than found one of her old friend, a dragon in his early 100s. She talked to him in draconic  for a bit before watching to see how the fray did near them.