It didn't take very much for the gypsies to sell their act to Ahiru. Catching sight of the shiny silks and the jingling jewelry hanging from the dancers' arms and necks, hearing the music fill the air, her eyes practically lit up. "Easily dazzled" described her quite well. At the moment she heard their music from farther down the street and stood up on her tiptoes to catch a glimpse of the group, she had already made up her mind.

It was like a traveling festival. Back in Kinkan Town, they had the annual Fire Festival, but never anything like this. Overwhelmed by their flamboyant presentation, she found herself breathless as she balanced on her toes.

She lowered herself back onto her heels and took in a deep breath all at once, before whipping around to smile brightly at her friend.

"Fakir, let's go see!" she urged, taking hold of his hand and hurrying over to where the gypsies were stopping and laying out their goods.