Ray smiled and stepped out of the house with Emma.
Upon stepping out, the two realized that the village square had been transformed.
The sun was setting, painting the sky twilight, and lanterns had been hung between buildings to help the crowds see better once the sky turned dark.
Ray also noticed several long tables filled with foods like roasted meat, fresh breads, pies, vegetables, and honeyed drinks.
Children chased each other between adult legs while old men argued over card games.
Young couples, around the same age as Ray, had drifted toward the dancing area where a small band of musicians played beautiful, lively folk music.
Ray and Emma were wowed by the scenery before them, then they walked around the village together, seeing old and new things that they had never come across before.
By the time they had walked around a lot in excitement, Ray suddenly noticed Mira waiting near the food tables.
