Submission (#6648) Approved

INFO: 414 words, 2409 words || TERRA-1503 and NPC-3000 (and brief mention of NPC-2999)
dont think too hard about the food. i dont know how or even if they eat but i crave carnival food so bad
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Persephone adjusted the strap of the baby carrier as she made her way through the gates of the Playfair. The air buzzed with the sounds of laughter, chattering families, and the distant music from the carousel spinning in slow, melodic circles. A look was cast toward Junior, who seemed to be completely awe-struck by the carnival.

"Alright, little one," she murmured, amusement woven through her words. "Let’s see what kind of trouble we can get into."

Babysitting was something she was more than used to, so when Lydia mentioned needing some assistance in watching him, she was more than happy to jump in and take him out for some fun.

They wandered through the rows of booths, each one more vibrant than the last. There were balloons in every imaginable color, games with oversized stuffed animals as prizes, and food stalls that filled the air with the delicious aroma of fried treats. Persephone had always loved fairs as a child, and she felt a pang of nostalgia as she walked through the lively scene. Now, experiencing it with Junior made everything feel new again.

Her first stop was the kiddie section, where the toddler-friendly rides gently spun and swayed. Persephone spotted a mini teacup ride that looked just safe enough for Junior’s first attempt at a fair ride. She unstrapped him from the carrier and placed him carefully into the soft seat. His chubby hands grasped the sides of the cup, giving a couple of excited babbles.

The teacups began to move, and Persephone couldn’t help but laugh at Junior’s delighted giggles as the ride picked up speed. She waved every time he passed, and his small hand flapped in response. By the time the ride slowed to a stop, Junior was laughing uncontrollably, and Persephone felt her heart swell with affection.

Afterward, they strolled to a food stall, where Persephone grabbed a small bag of soft, sweet cotton candy. She pulled off a tiny piece and offered it to Junior, who hesitated before curiously tasting it. More delighted baby chatter came from him, which sparkled more amusement from Persephone.

The afternoon passed in a blur of colorful sights and new experiences. Junior squealed at the sight of the petting zoo animals, pointing excitedly at the small goats that walked around lazily. By the end of the day, Junior was fast asleep in the carrier, his little hand still clutching a tiny toy Persephone had won for him at one of the game booths.