Fredrick laughed along with the crowd, enjoying the playful chaos of it all. But then something strange caught his eye. Out of the corner of his vision, he saw a monkey darting across the stone path, clutching something in its arms.
It wasn’t unusual for these nimble creatures to carry off whatever they could grab. Monkeys were notorious for their opportunistic behaviour, often snatching anything from snacks to sunglasses with a dexterity that was both impressive and infuriating.