Snippet #1940779

Tearing her eyes from the boy in the ring, Kimirie smiled and shook Kat’s hand with her own slim one, not quite surprised to notice it was warm. She laughed to herself, realizing that she hadn’t even know this girl’s name until it was offered.

“Katerina, Kat. How pretty!” She ignored the swig, instead watching Kat’s eyes dart about the tent. Was she looking for someone? She seemed awful nervous...

“I don’t think the show is bad at all! It’s spectacular, so far! Ooh, did you see the acrobats?” Mirie let her voice slip into a higher tone, remembering the past acts. So what if this one was a little slow? She bet it was in preparation for something grand!

She got that right, because just then she was distracted with movement from the stage; a girl. Falling, falling, plummeting to the ground! Mirie gasped, hands flying to cover a gaping mouth. But what...? Wings! Yes, it must be Dezi! Mirie clapped excitedly - possibly an annoying habit - and watched eagerly as Dezi and the boy, Quiller, went around and introduced the animals. How beautiful they were, strong. Mirie had never seen any of these creatures except for pictures.

She tossed Katerina a happy smile. How could she not like the act now?