The driver turned his head slightly. "I'll pull in right here."
The vehicle drifted gently to the curb and came to a smooth stop.
Outside, the sounds of the crowd were louder now, voices buzzing with excitement, the murmur of hundreds of conversations blending into a lively hum.
The door slid open.
Cold air rushed in.
For a moment Lily simply stared.
Then she jumped out.
"We made it!"
Ash immediately fluttered after her, circling overhead with excited chirps.
Lucy stepped out next, adjusting her coat as she looked up at the massive theater building with quiet appreciation.
"It's even bigger than I imagined."
Sophie followed, brushing a strand of hair away from her face as she stepped onto the pavement.
Bruce exited last.
He reached into his coat, retrieving several coins from his spatial ring and handing them to the driver.
The driver glanced past him toward the floating advertisement above the theater.
Recognition flickered briefly across his face.
