Tolanda had seen the princes atop the high steps of the palace and even far away she felt she could still see them in detail. They both looked very princely, but she knew they would likely be finding the fuss uncomfortable, especially Iefyr. She smiled and looked away as the boys disappeared. Liv excitedly took her arm and Gerenil’s and they hurried off into the crowds.
“This is amazing!” Liv said in awe looking all around as most civilians were in celebration, some already drunk and would likely not see it through to the evening, others taking the opportunity to sell wares, but it was as though the entire city had turned into one giant party. The atmosphere was so vibrant and pulsating it seemed powerful enough to give a person energy, as though it reverberated from person to person. Th
