He hadn't been seen around much lately, but it would have been odder for Saiduq to not show up to a festival like Tanabata. He had no need for yukata or food, so he had spent the entire evening simply wandering about and observing everyone's happy and carefree time.

It wasn't until very late at night that he stopped his restless walking, sitting on a half-wall next to a man selling lanterns packed up his cart. Neither met the other's eyes, but the proximity of a stranger was comforting. When the man began wheeling his shop away, Saiduq just faintly waved at his back.

A pleasant day, all said. If a bit lonely. Saiduq lowered his arm slowly, frowning as the thought crossed his head, and shuffled his hands together.

"∲ـقλλ∞ ≫%حـ♊αΥ*☀, ∵☸∴."