Woes are fleeting, blows are glancing

[aeolian]

[ For spending so much of her time as a sword, Aria had never really lost her awareness of her surroundings. Sometimes, she wished she had. There were only so many screams and gurgles she could listen to, before she'd find herself wishing that she could shut herself away from all of it, not feel, like so many swords seemed to be able to do.

But festivals... markets, people laughing, and no stench of death permeating the air... if she'd closed herself off completely, she would have missed out on seeing just what humans could bring about when they were happy.

Sakon himself is an excellent example of 'happy' and 'fun', and well after they've thrown themselves at this particular festival (at least every food stand visited diligently), Aria finally takes a moment to rest.

... No, that's a lie, that's what sane people who spent over an hour running around the area would have done. But she can hear something that sounds a bit like a flute, and drums, and maybe she'd wandered away from her companion to get a bit closer to the noise. ]

I don't see how anyone can sit at all during something like this... [ it's half to herself, even as she smiles, expression warming. The atmosphere is so bright. ]

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[uncalled]

[Sakon loves festivals. He loved them even before he found his purpose in life but now he can't help but appreciate him that much more. It's a time of rest where he can be away from his lord without being scolded, getting to enjoy the festivities and fun like everyone else.

And maybe gamble away a bit more of his reserves than he should, but well, that's just in his nature.

It's been a fun time with Aria and he's probably in the middle of searching for a gambling parlor when she starts to wander off - but eventually his gaze turns in her direction and notices that she's already disappearing.

When the realization hits that she's walking toward the sound of the music, he grins wildly and practically dashes to catch up to her, moving in front of her and snatching her hands to rest in his.]

Hey Aria-chan! Dance with me...!

[No, he's not really asking.]