In the gentle town of Menewsha The Festival of Winter Nights is in full swing. People celebrate in their homes and enjoy the many feasts of the season.

Emilo: Magus Where's Lise and Demetri?
Magus: They're dealing with the problem.
Cecila: Alone? I hope Lisey doesn't get hurt.
Jeryck: We should tell the Mayor.
Magus: No, I trust Lise. She thinks she can stop this without any harm coming to Menewshans and I believe her.
Aimee: Surly there's something we can do.
Magus: There is. Lise said we'll have the best party when she gets back. So . . . Let's plan this thing!
Jeryck: It doesn't seem practical. But I mean Menewsha has faced star eating gods before.
Aimee: I'll start the invitations!
Emilio: Sent! Technology you gotta love it.
Cecilia. I'll make the decorations... gonna need a lot of glitter glue. IT'S GONNA BE SO SHINY!
Nalin: How about a few flowers too?
Cecilia: Sounds great!