"I look ridiculous, don't I?"
These false words went unheard by Tulio as he stood eyes wide and mouth agape, dumbstruck by her beauty. He had always found Linda quite pretty, not to mention interesting, but now it was as if he had just witnessed a beautiful transformation happen right before your eyes. Who knew his love of macaws would lead him to realize the love of his life? The Carnival fireworks chose the most perfectly fitting moment to rise up into the sky and burst; much like Tulio's heart.
It's a shame that their headpieces kept them from kissing.