Such a busy street, Aryah thought as she and Lani made their way along the crowded and bustling road where fortunetellers of all shapes, sizes and specializations have set up their little stalls. And it seems that each and every one of those stalls had a small crowd of people having their fortunes told or waiting for their turns. She saw people of various ages, ranging from gangly teens and young men, small-time businessmen hoping the coming year will rake in big profits, to peasants and farmers, to engaged couples, giggling young ladies, and harried housewives. Everyone wants to know the future … people have many reasons … some are anxious … some are afraid … Do I want to know my future? A long time ago … someone told me my future

