You guessed right, and I don't think I'm the only one who just got here.

[As he speaks, he hears a bug trying to make itself way inside a building. A feather shots out of Hawks' wings in an attempt to forcibly guide it away from the building, all while he keeps his attention to John.]

So even for the locals this isn't something usual? Could you tell me a little bit more about this city? All I know is that this city's carnival is the first and probably last one I'll ever go to.