That's good to hear. People should be able to enjoy the season without having to fear for their lives. [Fear might be part of the fun here, but genuinely having to be wary of dangers like that isn't enjoyable for anybody.

With a slight nod, Maria looks up at the sky as if to gauge how far down the sun is now.] I left work a little before sunset, but I thought I'd take a detour. Since the sun started sinking, it's been feeling more and more oppressive.