With things calming down in Syria, Tanya's concert in Paris went as scheduled.

As usual, her influence was enormous, and the fans of Europe could well have been celebrating Christmas at that concert.

Still, it had been two weeks since the Randheli Raid, and Oskia was celebrating its Festival of Lights.

Charlie personally believed it was the most lively and vibrant of Oskian festivals, with all of River Quark decorated with colorful lanterns and lively ribbons. There were even gondola rides of