Next day

I arrived at the park a few minutes earlier than we agreed. People were starting to gather towards the center, where the convention was about to begin. A giant banner that read 'The World-building event' was decorating the entrance. It must be some sort of fantasy event I guess. While looking around the scenery I spotted Stella walking towards me. She was wearing a pink mini skirt and a choker, which kinda looked like a dog collar. Nothing more, same as usual.

"Hi Barry. Hope I'm not late."

"Not at all. I just arrived a few moments ago. Shall we get going?"

She nodded, and we started walking towards the middle of the park.

"What's the collar for, by the way?"

"Just in case you decide to take me for a walk afterwards. ;) "

I don't know what different response I was expecting. Suddenly, the sound of trumpets(yes, they got trumpets for this) signaled the beginning of the convention.

'This will be interesting....'