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His words spoke the answer to her question about Colby "If he dances, then he reclaims a life that he doesn't want Can he reconnect with his fa those ansould be like finding a lost earring on the forest floor

"Gray Cloud," Christa said "Does the audience ever get to dance? Do ear costualia, and no, you do not need to wear regalia to participate in the intertribal dance," Gray Cloud said "It is a chance for everyone to have fun Each dancer will have a different experience during the Po Cherish it and treasure it I do want to realia You may ask questions, but under no circualia is an extension of hialia Soenerations with new symbols or beads added to show the important aspects of the dancer's life It is a symbol of pride, hard work, and truth You must respect that" The storyteller took a small breather

"Remember, a Po is a celebration You will not find ill will or hatred at a Po Everyone is there to have fun, to dance for himself, or a loved one Go and enjoy"

Other questions were asked and answered A renewed enthusiashter yet leaned towards Gray Cloud Legs bounced and feet tapped the ground, while eagerness and curiosity filled the faces around the caan said "There is the inability to sit still, the constant chattering, and the wide-eyed enthusiasan sat frozen, unsure of her ability to handle the next month and all of these ca Faith is around to help Without her, I would never survive the next thirty days" Megan returned her focus to Gray Cloud, refusing to let her thoughts about the campers ruin her spirit

As Gray Cloud talked about different dances, such as the Prairie Dance and the traditional buckskin, the dancers passed before Megan's eyes, their rhythmic ue surrounded the ca bells worn around ankles Bodies bent likebranches, while ease and joy shone in their expressions As if a stranger had entered camp, the dancers dispersed

"Crazy old man"