As the light began to fade and Christina got her bearings she found herself sitting in the front row of a show which was being performed inside a large tent at what she assumed must be some kind of carnival. She felt a little out of place here. Everyone else seemed local and the audience was predominantly male. In fact, she might have been the only female in it.
The star of this show looked to Christina like a fortune teller, or at least some kind of mystic. There was a sign to her right that identified the woman as Madame Illusia. Christina recognised that name from a popular storyline from CYOC, although one she hadn't read. She wished she had now of course, but she could have hardly have forseen she would end up in this situation. Christina decided to just take in the show and see what happened without doing anything to draw attention to herself.
But it was too late already. She seemed to have caught the eye of a young man who had been interacting with the crowd and he was now heading towards her.
"Where did you appear from?" The man asked with genuine curiosity "And what is your name?"
"Christina, and I arrived a little late. Sorry!" Christina replied quickly, hoping to be left alone.
"There is no need to apologize Christina" Stephan smiled "This is perfect timing. Tonight you are going to be Madam Illusia's special guest for her entire show!"
"Oh, no thanks..." Christina attempted to protest.
But again it was too late as the audience roared in approval of this development and Stephan took Christina's hand as he led her towards the smiling Madame Illusia.