The lantern fair was bustling with a cacophony of voices, and quite a few stray kittens had come running, draw…
The lantern fair was bustling with a cacophony of voices, and quite a few stray kittens had come running, drawn by the lively atmosphere.
A little calico kitten wove through the sea of people's legs a few times, but finding it all a bit dull, flopped onto the ground for a roll. As a result, its head and back ended up covered in scattered petals left over from the night before.
Spotting it through the crowd, the child crouched down and gently helped pick the flowers off its fur.
All around them, gongs and drums roared as lights and shadows danced. Yet, in this tiny patch of space, there was utter tranquility. The child held the gathered flowers, the kitten tilted its head up, and for a quiet moment, two pairs of eyes simply gazed at one another.
Then, the child reached out, selected a tiny pink blossom, and gently tucked it behind the kitten's furry ear.
"Now that looks pretty," he whispered softly.