Mirth and Mystery
Balancing the urgency of their mission with the need to blend in, Caleb, Monica, and Jason tried to immerse themselves in the festival’s merriment. However, their vigilance never waned as they observed the masqueraders from the corner of their eyes.
Every cheer at the festival was underscored by the mystery that lay just beneath the surface, and each laugh was a reminder of the laughter they had once shared before the river’s enigma had ensnared them.