The Westwood Animal Shelter Fundraising event was a chaotic burst of sound and color. It was set up in a large park near the edge of the city, buzzing with a large crowd. The smell of green trees, fried food from food stalls, and sweat.
A small stage had been erected in the centre of the open clearing, currently with a teenage band playing upbeat pop music. Not far from it, there were two fenced areas. The pet adoption area, one containing dogs and the other cats. Children, parents, and volunteers could be seen playing with the animals.
"Well, this is... festive," Andre remarked, adjusting his shades as they navigated the crowd. Luke couldn't help shaking his head when Andre pulled it out of his bag and put it on when they got off the bus. Taking in the view, Luke just wanted to go back to the dorm.
Andre, on the other hand, was completely at ease and stopped to greet a few student volunteers he recognized from his general studies classes.
