That so? I guess in a place where some of them are actually alive, that gives them all the edge they need.

[Provided there isn't also sentient scissors and sentient paper, of course.

She sets her tumbler somewhere safe so she has hands free to eat, fork in hand even as she continues the conversation because heck, it smells good and that's making her hungry.]

I don't know, the last couple of festivals around here seem to have made a good go of getting people to relax. This one not so much, though.

[And she's refusing to buy into the excuse to mope.]

I can't say I'm sorry I came, at least. You picked a good day for it.

[Given the recent floods, it's nice to have drier weather to enjoy being outside in.]