Fun of the moon festival (2)

Ophelia caught her breath when she unexpectedly materialized on the roof of one of the tallest buildings in the imperial metropolis. She gazed at his face, holding onto his cloak. His eyes were hard and frigid and like his face, the smile that danced on his lips was incredibly flimsy and cold. She sighed and took in the stunning winter view of the vast city.

The large number of people going through the streets, the carriages moving from one direction to another, the stalls and shops that sold every need and want. 

It was impossible to escape the music and laughter, and the festive scent permeated the brisk air that swirled about them.

Nikolai was staring at her with a focused gaze as she smiled and turned to face him. His smile was more loose and his gaze was softer than it was a few minutes earlier. Unpredictable. What was going through his head? Aside from the blood pearl, what else was bothering him?

"You fret too much." Nikolai remarked.