Maxwell's Musebox

Louie hadn't been sure about coming to the festival. A "Festival of Wishes" just sounded so hokey, but in the end he'd decided a change of scenery and pace would be nice. He hadn't dressed up for the occasion or anything, but the food proved to be good and he did write down a wish for good business ahead, even if he still didn't have a business model in mind. Of course, Louie made a point to avoid the Test of Courage - no thank you - and he was far too skeptical to try a carnival game. He was more the sort to set up a crooked game of chance, after all. Maybe a little less these days, but the point stood.

So, having eaten his fill and made his wish, Louie wound up kind of aimlessly wandering through the crowd, which was when he spotted a familiar face that always brought a smile. He called out across the path to his best friend, waving.

"Hey!"