Festival!

The festival was in full swing when Dante and Velryna arrived, the vibrant music echoing around them. Colors danced in the air, with colorful cloth banners swaying in the trees and lanterns floating in the sky, lighting up the night. The smell of fresh food invaded the air, mixed with the sound of laughter and the crackling of bonfires. Velryna watched everything with curious eyes, a glint of surprise in her gaze. She had never experienced anything like this before. 

Dante, beside her, was more relaxed than she had seen him in a long time. The smile on his lips was contagious, and the way he walked beside her, unburdened by his responsibilities, made Velryna feel a small sense of relief, as if the weight of her own life could be left behind for a moment. Dante was like an anchor in a turbulent sea, and being with him calmed something inside Velryna.