They were currently standing outside the last shop at the edge of Crimson Hollow, where the district gave way to Raven Street.
Eve and Cece had their attention fixed on a nearby tavern that fell in Raven Street, where a performer was skilfully juggling wooden sticks with their ends lit in flame, drawing in curious customers.
Meanwhile, another voice nearby loudly advertised discounts on alcohol and an alarming variety of food items they had never even heard of.
Both ladies' eyes sparkled with childlike curiosity, the unmistakable expression of two people who had just discovered something highly questionable and instantly decided they needed to try it.
Damien noticed at once. Leaning towards Ivan, he murmured, "Oh dear. I know that look. That is the exact look of children who have just discovered a forbidden cave and are already planning how to sneak inside."
