Halloween wasn't exactly a big deal back at the orphenage. Sure, the vkids ran around in hastily thrown-together costumes, demanding candy, and the adults grumbled about the mess it left behind, but it was nothing special.
However, when I brought it up to Thalindra, her reaction was… interesting.
"What is this 'Hallow's Eve' nonsense?" she had asked, narrowing her dark eyes at me.
"It's Halloween," I'd corrected. "You know, costumes, spooky decorations, fun pranks, lots of candy?"
Her raised eyebrow said it all. "And what purpose does this… absurd tradition serve?"
"It's fun," I'd said, grinning at her skepticism. "Something you should try sometime."
To my utter shock, she didn't immediately dismiss it. Instead, she tilted her head, a gleam of mischief in her eyes. "Very well, Alyndra. Show me this fun."