The grassy fields whipped around as the wind blew onto them, like green waves in the ocean.
The sun had gone down about an hour ago and the moon was full, down near the edge of the sky. It was slowly lifting itself up to the darkness above.
Soft carnival music gently touched the air around the fields. A cricket nearby called for night time to begin.
At the hill sat a couple, lying in the grass. The bright lights of the carnival behind them as they watched the glowing white orb float through space.
Lucy rested her head on Alfendi's chest, popping a bit of pink cotton candy into her mouth. She handed the rosy cloud to him after stealing another puff.
"How did you enjoy your gift, birthday girl?" Alfendi asked, a hand feeling her soft brunette locks between his fingers.
"I loved it! Thanks for bringing me 'ere, Prof! Today was the best!" She turned to look at him and smiled. "I didn't think you liked carnivals though."
He held her closer after sitting up. "I'm not one for them, as you might have noticed but I made an exception for today. For you. Since it's your birthday." Potty dared to take over just to make his own remark, "Next time you want to do this, take someone else. I'm never getting on those horrible machines ever again!"
"I'll just 'ave to drag ya with me then! Maybe for your birthday, Prof!"
"Like hell you will."