[ Abel finds a place to perch along the railing overlooking the liveliness below, leaning to take everything in with a little smile.

...and, after finally having some respite from the crowd-- he is absolutely taking this time to take a huge bite from one of the skewers, looking happy as a clam; good Lord... th-this truly is amazing...... ]

Mm~! Goodness, I suppose that we arrived around festival time softens the blow a bit... I have to admit, seeing everyone here in such good spirits-- it makes it a little easier after, ah. Everything, you know? There's so much happening just about everywhere you look, so... getting swept up in it can be a bit too easy!

[ plentiful distractions from the multitude of worries hanging overhead, at the very least. ]