It's one of the last days of the faire when Latte's cajoling finally aligns with a day Vale has enough energy for a big outing. They leave in the late afternoon, hand in hand as they walk.
Though the walk to browse the faire's attractions isn't long, it leaves Vale tired - presently they're hobbling along, clinging more to their staff than to Latte.
He can take a hint - he pulls them gently aside to a bench, where they sit together in companiable silence for a few moments as Val...