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Nicolas tried to keep a straight face, talking about waterproof sugar, but failed and let out a laugh. âWith how much tea Europeans drink, Iâm sure waterproof sugar is their worst nightmare.â Nic nodded, remembering the infamous face painting incident. âI mean I was personally amused at all the little Gene Simmonses running around. But you know parents,â Nicolas said with a shrug, remembering having to play interference with a few parents who werenât too happy with their little tykes with zombies on their faces. âI guess thereâs not much creative license you can take with flower crowns.â Nic gave up drying himself and just settled for pushing his hair out of his face to keep the water out of his eyes. His shift wasnât over quite yet, so he was just going to get soaked again.  âI mean if itâs not trouble, Iâd actually love one. But donât go out of your way for it. Take your time, enjoy the festival.â
The laughter immediately put him at ease. Nicâs laughter always had a way of being contagious. Miles was in dangerous territory of joining him. Not that it much mattered in the middle of the Flower Festival. No one was paying him much attention. Anonymity in a crowd -- just how he liked it. âMight be a new trend. You know how they like to be a step ahead of everyone.â He shook his head wistfully remembering the face painting. It had been a lot of fun. He couldnât understand why the festival runners were so uptight. The pups had loved every second of it. âParents need to chill the fuck out. It was just paint. I didnât sign âem up for the skeleton army.âÂ
He stared into the distance as he thought about having to work on more flower crowns. His fingers were close to bleeding. âNo, there ainât barely any creative license. Just tie âem together and hope for the fuckinâ best.â He didnât bother hiding his sigh. âIt ainât out of my way if Iâm offerinâ, boss. Itâs the least I can do considerinâ I just dunked your skinny ass.âÂ
With a shake of his head, he headed in the direction of the beer truck. He could use one himself. It only cost approximately half his pay check, but he reminded himself it was for a good cause. Grabbing the beers, he made his way back to the booth. âHere you go, Nic. Least I can do. I got your next few. Youâre allowed to let loose at these things. Pretty sure I read that on the flyer.â














