The beer contest
Their gazes exchanged a gleam of silent understanding.
The mission, filled with glory for some, had just taken on a darker dimension for those who knew how to observe beyond the obvious.
While the party was in full swing, the laughter and singing of the villagers filled the square, creating a warm atmosphere that contrasted with the two men's anxiety.
A few children approached them laughing, their little hands outstretched towards Maxime and Rodrigo, asking for a dance.
Rodrigo, reluctant at first, finally gave in to the children's pleas with a smile, while Maxime stood by and watched them dance awkwardly together.
This soon began to drift into Rodrigo having fun making the children fly.
With his large size and powerful physique, he had no trouble carrying several children at once.
Returning to Terry and Piedro's side, the beer contest was in full swing.