Perhaps the girl spoke too much, as it had been a long time since she'd had a proper conversation, and Rogen was unsure how to respond.
Once.
Twice.
Three times.
Louis and Qian watched as the two went from acquaintances to friends.
Then, suddenly one day.
The sky was dim, but Tino City was brightly lit.
The girl pulled Rogen aside and said:
"Mr. Rogen, today is the Sleep Festival, it's a celebration for those at peace!"
Rogen glanced at the girl, seeming unfamiliar with the concept of a festival.
The girl, mischievously, performed a curtsy and said to Rogen:
"At the end of the Sleep Festival, the priests will light bonfires, and many people in the city will dance together."
"Mr. Rogen, come with me to see it."
Rogen was silent for a moment, but finally agreed.
With new fragments of memory flickering, the scene transitioned to the bonfire party.
