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But here were Mariah Castille and Tyler Labiche, sharing chips and dip, somewhat stunned by almost everything about this evening.

Labiche and Castille had mixed feelings about the unnatural tranquility of the Quarter: “It’s nice to know that people are being cautious,” Labiche said.

Labiche, 30, and Castille, had made a weekend getaway from their Lafayette, La., home two hours away.

“We thought the first day back, this place would be packed,” Labiche said.

Upon their arrival in Meridian, he Googled a jeweler and LaBiche Jewelers came up.