Melisa's brain was still rebooting from the surprise tongue assault when Rakia dragged her down another corridor. The kitsune's grip on her wrist was surprisingly strong for someone who looked like she weighed ninety pounds soaking wet.
"Wait, wait, WAIT!" Melisa finally yanked her hand free. "Can you just... explain? Like, with actual words? What festival? What performance? What are we talking about!?"
Rakia spun around, her tail swaying behind her like she was perpetually dancing to music only she could hear.
"Oh! You want the boring version?" She pouted, then brightened immediately. "Fine! The Lunar Festival happens every year to celebrate the founding of Yalmir's capital! This year's theme is unity between races because the Matriarch heard about those nasty Shadow Mage rumors!"
"Rumors?"
