A week later, the Empire was preparing for the Festival of Song that was to take place in five days. During the festival, people would gather together in various vicinities to sing songs, play instruments, and dance till dawn of the next day. The whole of Fugah village seemed abuzz with excitement. Jem was just getting ready to leave the house, when hurried knocking came from the front door. Jem opened the door and found a teary-eyed Milo standing on the front steps. Milo sniffled, trying to speak but all he seemed able to say was "Baba." This was how he now called Vin and Jem for a long time. And seeing the tears, Jem did not need him to say what he already knew that moment. The man ran quickly to Tali's house. Vin who was watching, went and held Milo who kept saying “Baba”. He reassur