As they walked, it seemed almost every building had some similar contrivance as decoration, adorning the street in a cacophony of clangs, bangs and whirs. The street’s surroundings danced with steam and smoke, the scent of oil and grease its perfume.

“Sulphurous wind gusted in his wake; the dust of the street swirled and the fold…”

“I look at the others, simpering courtiers and visiting dignitaries, all unsuspe…”

“She holstered her weapon, raising the hem of her skirts and stepping lightly ar…”

“The stars sparkled above the mist shrouded tents and caravans of the carnival. …”