[ nilou follows at a clip. dehya's steps, nilou thinks, are light and sure, and have the sort of weight that comes with confidence. she would make an excellent dancer; it makes nilou wonder if dehya has ever tried before, or if she liked doing so.

it's something to consider as she carefully carries the egg after her, laughing a little all the while. ]

Really? I'm glad, I wasn't sure if I was helping at all. But it's a trick I learned when the crowds are at their busiest in the bazaar, but you need to let a cart through, or someone's carrying something that shouldn't be jostled. I'm not very good at raising my voice above the crowd, but dance and movement is something that catches everyone's attention.