Chapter 5-1 • Worth Cheering For

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Trey	Wow, look at how red the sky is.

Cater

I think this might be the most gorgeous sunset I've ever seen.

Trey	The heat's died down too. It's a lot more comfortable out now.

Malleus

Agreed. And there's quite a pleasant breeze. We'll be enjoying the fireworks in comfort.

Cater

I spy a drink vendor! What're they selling?

Trey	Mint lemonade, eh? Now THAT sounds good.

Jamil

Yeah. It's a blend of lemon juice, sugar, and fresh mint leaves.

Kalim

We drink it all the time here! It sells like hotcakes during the festival.

Trey	Looks cool and refreshing. The color's nice, too.

Cater

Peacock green, same as the canopies! That color really is all over the Fireworks Fest, huh?

Malleus

I suppose that makes it a special festival drink. I'd like to try a glass.

Jamil

Okay, I'll get enough for all of us. Be right back.

Jamil

All right, here you go.

Malleus

Thank you. I'll have some right now.

Cater

Hold up, Malleus. We should have a toast!

Malleus

A toast? Is there something to celebrate?

Cater

Well, yeah. We're all catching a fireworks show together! That's cause for celebration in my book.

Malleus

Ah, I see. You do have a point.

Cater

Great! Okay, guys! Let's raise our glasses, and...

Everyone

CHEERS!

Grim	Woo! This lemonade goes down SMOOTH! Tastes fantastic too.

Trey	It does. I was actually expecting more mint, but it is nice. I'm tasting honey, and...perhaps a surprise bit of pepper? I should try making this when I get back.

Kalim

So how'd you all like Zahab Market?

Trey	It was a blast. I got a ton of great souvenirs.

Cater

For sure! I hope Lilia likes what we got him.

Malleus

I was able to acquire an article of clothing I would never buy on my own. I'd like to wear matching shirts with Lilia sometime.

Grim	I got a lamp and a whole BOATLOAD of sweets.

Kalim

Nice! I'm glad you had fun shopping.

Pyrotechnician

There you are! Hey, Jamil!

Kalim

Hey, it's our pyrotechnician friend again. Is something going on?

Jamil

Oh no, don't tell me something else went wrong. Is the fireworks show off?!

Pyrotechnician

Jamil! Thanks again for all your help.

Jamil

Please, think nothing of it.

Pyrotechnician

I was trying to think of some way to repay you... So how would you like to give the launch cue for the finale?

Jamil

Wait, the finale? You mean the most critical part of the Fireworks Fest?

Pyrotechnician

Yep! The 100-shot grand finale! We may have updated our firing methods... But the impact of Al'ab Nariya's beautiful fireworks remains the same. Getting to launch the fireworks is the highest honor someone can receive at the Yasamina River Fireworks Fest. Since you got my USB stick back, I'd like you to have that honor, Jamil.

Kalim

That's amazing! Nice going, Jamil!

Jamil

Wait! I couldn't possibly accept such an important job! I just work for the Asims. If anything, the honor should go to Kalim, since he's the family heir and one of the hosts. I couldn't possibly deny him the opportunity…

Kalim

Ahahaha, you're so silly, Jamil! It IS a big deal. That's why you're the best one for the job—because you worked the hardest today!

Trey	He's right, you know. And you wouldn't just be making Kalim and our technician friend happy. I bet Najma would be delighted to see her brother take center stage.

Cater

You were on point the whole day. You're gonna nail this, guaranteed. And don't you worry! I'll make sure to get it all on video for you!

Malleus

Sometimes we must accept what's offered to us with grace, Viper.

You got this in the bag!

I'm rooting for you!

Jamil

...... Well, I can't back out after you said all that. All right... I'll handle the fireworks launch. And I'll make sure it's a show worth cheering for!

Kalim

Great! That's one more thing to look forward to. I can't wait!

Malleus

...Should we not toast the occasion?

Kalim

Oh yeah, you're right! Good call.

Cater

You catch on quick, Malleus. Professor Cay-Cay is proud of you! Okay, guys. To Jamil's big break!

CHEERS!

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