Akash gently instructed Emry's chin to keep his eyes up and he actually smiled. It was a quick one, that showed no teeth, but Akash was accustomed to keeping his mouth closed regardless. It wasn't like he always had much to say.
But direction in dancing was easy and once they were into it, the sun was fading faster and Shana set about the shells for the ritual as the moon was rising. The festivities would go long into the night with music, drink, singing, dancing, and new acquaintances to be made.
There were different people here than from what Akash remembered last time, however, he could only hope Emrys learned to loosen up.
