It was three days to the full moon. There would be celebrations in which the gates would be opened to outsiders, allowing for others of the faith to participate in the festivities. Of course, during these times, security was always heightened. There was rarely any trouble, but when it did occur, action was swift and the troublemakers dealt with.
Just then, Elder Liora walked up, "What's on your mind?"
"Just admiring the beauty," Topaz murmured, her tone wistful and contemplative.
"You know you are not supposed to be up here," Liora said, grinning mischievously.
"Not me in particular, but I am also aware that all the elders know this is my quiet spot. Has been since I was old enough to walk. Blame grandpa for bringing me," Topaz answered with as bemused a grin as Liora held.
"Well, I saw you from across the way and thought I would come see how the full moon eclipse preparations are going," Liora prompted in a more sober and business-like tone.
"They're going and will be ready in time for the ceremony," Topaz almost mumbled in a slightly more perturbed tone than she meant.
"In that case, I will leave you to it," Liora said matter-of-factly
Topaz walked slowly around to the south tower admiring the view on either side of the wall before descending and going home to work more on the event preparations.
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