Mist gathers at the banks of a shimmering lake. Near its center, a mermaid lounges in a giant bowl, singing a glorious, haunting song that captivates spectators on the lakeshore. In response, the lake water coalesces into magical sculptures that whirl around her as she performs.

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A few different hecklers make mean-spirited jeers, and the mermaid falters in mid-song, leaps out of her bowl, and darts off, heading downriver. Her abrupt departure causes the carnival’s mood to lower by 1 step.

Mishka tries to capture the heckler, but only Jimlad identified a bird-type person who they couldn’t find.

Mishka asks Palasha how he can help. She tells him that her and Candlefoot (the mime) were supposed to get engaged, but on the big day stopped talking to her!
Mishka promised to talk with him (despite his own crush on Palasha)

📈Yo watered flower crown
📉Palasha falters mid-song and darts off
📈📈Mishka comforted Palasha