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Diana’s P.O.V:346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡa6g49vpz8A
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I felt like I had slept for days when I finally sat up on the bed. I lifted my hands to stretch when the sudden ache in my shoulders reminded me that I'm still injured. I muttered in pain, holding my left shoulder which ached the most. I looked around the room and my eyes soon flew to the window. The sun is slowly setting. I pushed the bed covers aside and slowly got out of bed. I made sure to wear the bed slippers I left by the bed side and approached the window to watch the sun set. It looked like it's sinking into the sea. The sunset is really beautiful though.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7XRSvmVFGv
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I noticed the window was partially closed. I guess someone must have done so because it had started to get chilly.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3nq9MyUtNp
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I heard the door slowly creak open and I quickly turned around to see someone walk in with a tray. It’s Ariana, and she greeted me with that bright smile of hers when she saw me by the window.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsHozFnE05z
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“I see you’re awake,” she said as she walked into the room and went to place the tray on the table near the bed.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡChqhBp5cLi
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I couldn’t help but look over at the tray to see what she brought. A lovely, sweet smell came from there. I saw butter creamed cookies shaped like butterflies on a white plate. Beside the plate is a small white teacup and a small white teapot. I could see steam flow out through the snout.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmPS9vKQ31Y
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“As promised, I brought you some butterfly cookies,” said Ariana as she turned to look at me. “You had slept throughout the day and missed your lunch. I thought bringing this will do you some good.”346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡspTWuP8JcR
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I hadn’t noticed that I hadn’t eaten anything since morning and I went back to sleep still without a bite. My stomach now growled and ached. Those butterfly cookies couldn’t have come at a better time.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTTpKLWCVbg
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“Thanks, Ariana,” I said as I approached the bed to take a seat, my mouth starting to water. “I hadn’t realised how hungry I am till now.”346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡv1AmciSCRg
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“The nurse taking care of you told us when you disappeared from your room that you hadn’t eaten. When she brought your food after we left, she said she found you fast asleep.”346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZ0JCayRnJF
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I scratched the back of my head and chuckled, feeling rather embarrassed. “I guess I was too tired.”346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡba0oF0QmfF
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“You’re only recuperating, so it’s no surprise for your body to need a lot of rest.” Ariana poured a cup of tea and the richly, sweet brew magically found its way to my nose. I couldn’t wait to eat.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqT40plcDz9
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She later got a small plate where she placed some cookies on it and brought the cup and plate to me. I placed the plate on my lap and held the white, hot teacup. I blew the steam first as it is very hot. With one free hand, I took one creamy butterfly cookie, raised it to my mouth and took a bite.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡt9pCXYy7yL
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“Wow,” I found myself saying. The sweet cookie tasted like honey, slowly melting in my mouth. I could also taste the creamy butter as well. This took me places. I can say this is one of the best cookies I've tasted so far.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuX8YWIyqNP
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"It's great, right?" Ariana asked as she looked at me, beaming.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuGRONOuINm
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"I thought I just tasted heaven," I found myself saying. "That's if it's possible," I added after realising that what I said might be out of proportion.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbJTZB6Qd9R
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Ariana laughed joyously. "You aren't the first to ever say that. Most people who get to come here and taste it for the first time say so."346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIbZwmGPrI7
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"Did you ever get to say that when you tasted it for the first time?" I asked as I took a sip of my tea. It's hot, but I preferred it this way. And it already had enough sugar in it.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCDNGVCO8Ba
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"I was born here." Ariana sat next to me. "I might have said it when I was younger."346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxZdm7va57l
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Her answer isn't what I expected that I ended up choking on my butterfly cookie.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcLdFc9i4GN
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“You were born here?” I asked, after coughing a little to clear my throat.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡA7wFpZexHF
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Ariana nodded with a bright smile on her face. I now remember what Raisa told me. Some people come from where I am from while most of them were born here.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcxgI8fV5NL
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“So how is this world like?” I now found myself asking.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZCZolS8wGG
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“What do you mean?” she sounded a little confused.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKgkEauObD7
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“I mean, does this world of yours only revolve around this island? Aren’t there other places?”346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVRkOtrXl6X
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“Oh, there are plenty. Just know that this world isn’t much different from yours.”346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYiQ4Iamojq
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“Does that mean, there are continents, big cities and small villages?” I already had another cookie in my mouth.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqgggImFyFG
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“Like I said, my world is very similar to yours.”346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTwnWByme0o
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“Are there - you know - people that are different? I mean, that don’t actually look human.”346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkagAWvJIaL
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Ariana gave me a funny smile. “You mean to ask if there are aliens?”346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtaZeRmMJOs
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I quickly sipped on my tea and wished I didn’t do that. I had badly burnt my tongue, but I tried not to show it as I quickly responded to Ariana’s question by nodding vigorously.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEMIa3SjALc
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“Well now, how can I put it?” she looked up at the ceiling before dropping her eyes on me. That bright smile of hers appeared again. “I could say that there are people who aren’t human. You can call them aliens, but in a way most of them appear to be human in form.”346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKTeM4qrcNf
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I thought for a second before asking, “Can I refer Your Highness, the woman that I met last time in the Temple as one of them?”346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDKCiixHF8G
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Ariana looked at me, startled. “For someone who’s been here for a day you’re pretty sharp.”346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJPpwGp6eMc
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“I can’t say I’m sharp. There are things that I can easily observe with the human eye.”346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfKoWxJAGLF
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“Then you’re probably the very few that can actually see past people like her. You really are something, Diana, do you know that?”346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhtnszyP3WV
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I shrugged as I felt my plate for another butterfly cookie. I looked down at it and realised I had finished all of them.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ42aGrGL2fa
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“Here, let me put some more,” Ariana offered as she got my plate and stood up to approach the table. “So how did you find this place when you went out for your little walk?”346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡttJ671UCCx
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“It’s exquisite,” I answered after I slowly sipped on my tea. “I’ve never seen such a wonderful place like this one in my life.”346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgyfhtaabW1
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“Well, if you loved travelling back in your world, you would find places like this one.” She came back to sit next to me with my plate with more butterfly cookies.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6OmsvZUr16
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“There are more places that are as mystical as this one?”346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7Vn1CSWPkx
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“You’re right. But that doesn’t mean your world doesn’t have such places too. If you look hard enough, you’ll find there are plenty.”346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAAyWSsYHNE
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“But I can guarantee that we don’t have aliens like you do.” I bit into my cookie, enjoying the rich, tasty flavour.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXb9ibLxZ48
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Ariana chuckled. “That’s what you think. If you look hard enough, you’ll realise that there are also strange creatures in your world.”346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDLg1p4l3wQ
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What she said immediately reminded me of the time when Bertha had an episode at the clinic. I had to admit, when we fought in the ward, she did look out of the ordinary, almost not-human.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOsh1M1KSpl
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“Mmmm,” I thought, holding the half-bit cookie in mid-air, but close to my lips. “Now that I think about it, you’re right. There are creatures out of the ordinary back in my world. We sometimes call them supernaturals.”346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsy2Z7Cg95U
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“That’s what we also refer to such beings here.”346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNCrUUXUsDL
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“But do most people here have special abilities like you and the others? I think there are quite a few that do in my world.”346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEPHTLRp8Zr
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“Well, this place is only meant for special people like you and me. Even people from your world are here too. There are millions of people here who don’t have special abilities, just like in your world.”346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfCPGKHUGjB
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I nodded. “That’s understandable. That also means there are a lot more people who don’t believe in the supernatural like it is back in mine.”346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyaD3HoyayT
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“I’m glad you thought of that.”346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnOFP9Vn93T
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“Your explanation made things pretty clear,” I said with a smile. There’s still so much I want to ask concerning this place, but that will have to wait.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAMWOOD1VF0
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A knock soon came at the door. I wonder who it could be. When Ariana stood to answer it, I caught a whiff of a familiar scent. I stared at the door wanting to tell Ariana not to open it, but her hand was already on the handle, drawing the door open.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡy8dQketTng
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“I was wondering when you would get here,” said Ariana. “Come in.”346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKUUFPJXPEv
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Stepping into the room in a magnificent red dress with a matching robe, is Mei. Just the sight of her sent shivers down my spine, bringing back all that had happened. Entering the room behind her is her pet wolf. That’s the scent I picked up when they were standing outside the door. A musky one. When I looked at it, our eyes met. And for a moment, I thought it would growl, but it didn’t. If anything, it didn’t have that menacing look it had when I fought it in the maze.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZANcfM6NTG
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Mei came over to the bed. I tried not to look at her, but I did anyway. Her dark eyes found mine and when she came to stand directly in front of me, she stood for what felt like forever. My appetite for the butterfly cookies quickly faded as I continued to look at her. With the look in her eyes, I couldn’t tell if she looked down on me like I’m worthless or she just didn’t care about my current condition.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡctjn1caWeo
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“I see you’re doing fine,” she spoke. I for one thought she would never say a word.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVIf07t9knr
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I put up a fake smile. “I did my best to survive, considering the awful test you had put me through.”346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjiU9Tp5PtA
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Mei's nose flared. I bet if I wasn’t in this condition, the two of us would’ve been at each other’s throats by now.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡq4LqzhXHRf
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“Okay, guys, try and keep it together, please,” Ariana said as she came to stand beside Mei. “Mei, I think you came here to say something to Diana.”346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9zJ3MvUDLA
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Mei gave Ariana a look that could kill. She clearly didn’t want to apologise and I couldn’t blame her. I didn’t want it anyway.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMFf5qCIirW
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The wolf soon came up to the bed, frightening me a little. Now that I’m seated looking at it, it’s much bigger than I had imagined. It came closer, bringing it’s huge nose closer to my face. It stuck out its big, pink tongue, licking the side of my face. Most people would’ve yelled and jumped away in fright, but I suddenly burst out laughing. I found myself ruffling its black and grey fur.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLeIy1ad473
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“Good boy,” I told it as I continued to chuckle and it licked the side of my face for a second time. “Don’t worry, I’ve forgiven you.” It gave me a huge lick for the third time.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbQsKD3WPqM
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“That’s so cute,” said Ariana. I saw her turn to look at Mei. “It’s your turn.”346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVXgN9JLVIJ
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Mei folded her arms and looked up at the ceiling, biting her lower lip. She looked like the type who rarely apologised to anyone and is finding it hard to do so right now. I turned to look at the wolf as I continued to ruffle its fur. Turns out the wolf is much kinder than the owner.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxr0Vc9q4Tu
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The wolf also looked up at Mei and made its way towards her. When it got close, the wolf pulled the helm of her robe that reached her knees with its mouth. She looked at the wolf, irritated by the gesture that she pulled her robe away.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcdJqiC9k89
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“Okay, okay,” she told it. She now turned to look at me and sighed. The hard exterior of her face melted away and when she opened her eyes to look at me, she finally said it:346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCxxxcGHsjW
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“I’m sorry. What I did was unforgivable and it shouldn’t have happened.”346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcWpfJ23KRo
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“Thanks. You did put my life in danger, but I’ll try and forget,” I said.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjWvHUJzNVZ
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Ariana happily clapped her hands and hopped a little from where she stood. "I'm glad that Mei actually apologised," she said. "I'm so proud of you."346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhyM7om8Pie
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Mei rolled her eyes at Ariana. "Don't tell anyone about this."346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCfPat09taB
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"Only those in our circle, Diana and me will ever know. Oh, and let's not forget Pug too."346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRoaw9EZfU5
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Ariana looked at the wolf and that's when I asked: "the wolf's name is Pug?"346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡp1ranCdB30
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"Ya. Cute, right?"346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHUiOM2LnKm
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As weird as it sounds, I actually found myself smiling and nodding.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡa2qQwzSrbx
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"Now that I've apologised, we should be taking our leave," said Mei.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYlYM0sbMKS
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"What? Seriously?" Ariana looked at her, not looking at all happy. "I thought you and Pug would stay a little longer."346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEufa3pM95s
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"And do what? I apologised like everyone told me to. What other reason do I've to stay?"346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2N8AS61FVJ
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"Well, for starters, you can compliment on how Diana passed your test with flying colours."346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSj7JIrsI8O
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"She doesn't have to, Ariana," I said. Pug soon came to lay his head right next to me on the bed.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsyQK3H9qoq
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"Yes, she does. If you ask me, you fought bravely. We're still debating on how you knew the stones would help. Did Ryan tell you anything when you entered the maze? I don't remember him telling you about the stones." Ariana turned to look at Mei.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡi057fWnglc
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"No, Ryan didn't tell me anything." I shook my head. "I just guessed they would help me and they did."346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlplAbWIkja
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"Not every recruit gets to pass Mei's tests, you know. You should really pat yourself on the shoulder for doing all that for the first time."346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡS4HxXgWeq0
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I remembered what Raisa said, and it seems she was right. Mei must be one tough teacher.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmB2hykHMlH
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"Please, that was easy and any of the recruits would've passed," said Mei as I noticed her roll her eyes. "The tough ones don't even involve Pug. So trust me, if I had given her those, she would be dead by now."346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdA9HFowjuM
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"Are you trying to say that a number of people who take your tests die?" I can't believe what I'm hearing.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPBydEs7VIb
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"No, she doesn’t mean that," said Ariana as she nervously chuckled. She gave Mei a look telling her to keep quiet. I'm guessing Mei isn't joking about what she said.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCovCbatKcW
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"But I won't deny that you did a good job for a beginner," said Mei. "You're a little sloppy with your moves, though. Yet, it's surprising how quick and strong you are."346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5U7WwH06EV
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I felt a nerve on my head start to bulge when she mentioned that my moves were sloppy. I think I did fine for someone fighting for my life.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeAcmy9IaSv
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"True," Ariana agreed. "I think she did great. Did anyone teach you how to fight like that?"346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKBzgmUv6ya
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Now that she asked, it got me thinking. I'm just a simple girl who grew up in a normal family. So...346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSILvLOS9wL
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"No, no one has ever taught me how to fight," I answered.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMoNCRU9Ltt
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Mei and Ariana drew blank faces. I expected that. I wonder how I could've such skills when I've never even had a martial artist teach me basic moves. But how was I able to defend myself when I had to? I know when I fought Bertha when she went berserk, it was pure luck. But this time around, I fought Pug, and I fought like I knew what I was doing. Wow, what am I? Or better yet, who am I?346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnukwqovTMg
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"There must be some reasonable explanation to this," said Ariana turning to look at Mei.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUpCh68p5lV
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Mei didn't answer as she now turned to look at me. I couldn't tell what she's thinking, and that scared me.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMw5JjPCw6v
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"Only her Highness or Ryan may try and find out," she finally said.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWOOb4xdODd
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"Why do you say so?" I asked.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcGDVi8oWSB
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"There must be something about you that we don't understand and only they can know."346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6hq2D10McC
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I raised an eyebrow. What does she mean? What are Ryan and her Highness going to do to find out?346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiMtKE2K91m
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"Don't panic," Ariana said quickly for she must have seen the look on my face. "It's nothing serious."346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBZYcTwLM0z
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"You're making me more nervous when you say that," I said out bluntly.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNdDX6dMOKs
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"Sorry. But it's nothing to worry about. They've a special way of finding out about people's backgrounds."346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLQHHBbOR2P
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I hope she doesn't mean they've to search my mind or something. That would be creepy.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkBcNruZYSQ
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I hadn't realised that Pug had lifted it's head from my laps. And I soon found it bringing the plate of butterfly cookies from the table next to the bed and putting it on my plate. That made me feel a lot better.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGVl7JqJue4
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"Thanks, Pug," I said as I patted it's head.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7JdLCuziYT
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"We'll be taking our leave now," said Mei. "You rest up and get better. You need to start training soon."346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtzCqKmuJ7N
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"Soon? How soon?" I asked.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡl7sOYX25PW
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"Immediately you heal."346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡY7TokJjiNf
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Hearing that from her didn't surprise me in the least.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡT6ZZ4zwPlC
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"But when will I be able to go back to my world? I can't miss out on school or anything."346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ88ZkXk3D3Z
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"With time moving differently between our worlds, I wouldn't worry too much." Mei started to make her way to the door. I had to admit, she did have a point.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpkGwzAW6zz
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When she reached the door, she turned to look at Pug who still stayed by my side. He looked up at Mei and started to whine. Something told me he didn't want to leave.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡasemdyCNAu
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"Go along, Pug," I told him. "I'll be fine. We'll meet each other tomorrow since I'm not going anywhere."346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡc6d6BmHRo0
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He growled a little and dropped himself beside my feet. He really doesn’t want to go.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYLTIQIvTT9
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Mei clicked her tongue. "Fine," she said, "but I want you by my side early in the morning for our early run, okay?"346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwmUANz7kUA
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Pug huffed and wagged his tail in agreement. I could see the excitement in those yellow eyes of his.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡI2G6KtbuOQ
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"That's nice," said Ariana. "Pug doesn't like anyone in general, except Mei. Seems like he likes you, Diana."346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiD6aqy8unO
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"What did you say?" Mei asked.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBd0XZsYjZ5
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"Nothing, nothing," Ariana said quickly.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1nzteopjid
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"I'll be leaving now, you take good care of Pug for me," said Mei, looking at me.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTw2lzcjnU9
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"He seems like a good wolf and won't do anything, so you don't have to worry," I answered.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdnEILnjvdm
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"I say that because I do worry. You don't know him at all."346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡa5szwuGyq2
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I swallowed. I wonder what she means by that.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5JV3cH1oRG
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Mei opened the door and walked out of the room, closing it behind her. Now it's just Ariana, Pug and me.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1u6gzNW53Y
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"Does Pug get a little naughty or out of control?" I asked, turning to Ariana.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZ6dQ4P4QO9
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"Well, a little bit of both," Ariana said with a nervous chuckle. "It's why he can only listen to Mei. Sometimes, even her Highness. When we try to bring him under control, it's an issue."346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcBCpCz8Tx6
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I turned to look at Pug settled comfortably on the floor. He stared right back at me, and I realised I couldn't read him either. He's just like his owner, but better.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtskQtdjWnK
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A knock came at the door and it flew open. A woman in a white dress, and white bandana covering her hair with a matching white apron, came into the room carrying a metal tray.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡg4l3Rz2DT9
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"Ah, Nurse Agatha," said Ariana. "I see you came to check on the patient."346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJQMO1JyN2l
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"Yes, I did," she said as she walked up to me. She settled the tray on the bed and noticed Pug on the floor. She started to look around. "Mei is nearby, isn't she?"346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡM3x6pO1ECv
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"I thought you passed her down the hall," said Ariana. "Or she must have teleported because she left the room just a few seconds ago."346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2sNKa65LvT
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"Well, that 'dog' better keep it's distance while I work." She raised an eyebrow at him.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkjCPFG1UpO
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Pug and I shared a look. Looks like the wolf doesn't have a good reputation with people.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡC7Zivktx5a
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"I finally get to see you awake," said the woman before me, bringing out a warm smile. "When you came back from your walking spree, you had quickly fallen asleep."346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡD2oYaqVUh1
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"Sorry about that," I apologised.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdtUUtsuHef
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"Never mind, you walking around shows you're okay, but your body still needs to heal. I suggest you don't exert yourself."346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ22wNwdarOV
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"That's why we made sure she doesn't leave the room," said Ariana.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlc25kGK9RD
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I wonder how they're going to do that. Then I remembered that they had placed people outside my door. I wonder if they’re still there.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7xikhDchbz
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"That's even better. Just like Pug, she also needs to be watched.”346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnV3ZnbZqe8
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I thought I heard Pug make a funny noise on the floor and I shot him a look. Why do I’ve a feeling that he’s laughing at me?346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ323LwgkFm4
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Nurse Agatha placed the back of her hand on my forehead, checking my temperature. She told me to open my mouth and inspected it. She started to ask which parts of my body hurt. Afterwards, she picked a tiny brown cup from the tray. Just looking at the dark liquid in it entails that I've to drink it and that the medicine will hurt down my throat.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6mNgLcTwNL
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“Here, drink this,” said the nurse as she held up the cup for me to get. “It will make you feel better.”346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡosY6TH6sPG
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“That’s what all nurses tell their patients just for them to drink their medicine,” I said with a scowl. I didn’t want to drink it, but I don’t have a choice, do I?346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjqIRUmWDJJ
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I took the cup and quickly gulped the mysterious liquid down my throat. Yuck! I stuck my tongue out and after taking it, I quickly ate a butterfly cookie to get rid of the awful bitterness.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0INzBYD8ZI
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“Awful, isn’t it?” the nurse asked.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3lEkTdUzMs
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I nodded. I still cringed to the sharp bitterness that remained in my mouth. The butterfly cookie didn’t do much to dissipate the taste.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKdvyPUWj95
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“I’ll be leaving now,” Nurse Agatha got the cup in my hand and placed it back on the tray. “Make sure you get to eat supper when it arrives, young lady. When you don’t eat after a long time, you’ll get an awful tummy ache.”346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDN2zNR5eML
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“I’ll make sure she gets her supper,” said Ariana.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqenUjJiuTl
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Nurse Agatha took the tray and before walking to the door, she gave me a smile. When she left the room, I turned to look at Ariana.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNIbm4rN8Po
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“Can I leave the room?” I asked, placing the plate on my lap with butterfly cookies aside.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQx1vm3rrjx
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“What? No, you can’t,” she shook her head.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡM9lQMuJk0Q
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“But you heard the nurse. I don’t have to exert myself. And you’ll be with me.”346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8aU2oXMfB8
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“As much as that sounds like a good idea, I’m afraid I can’t let you out of this room.”346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSJ9JrQgU42
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The weird vibe that I got from earlier today came back. What's going on? I get this strange feeling that there’s a big reason I can’t leave this room. Are they trying to keep me hidden? If that is so, then from who or from what?346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSvqN0hIKZO
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I folded my arms and looked the other way. “I didn’t get to look at the whole place.”346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYxej5ryft9
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"You'll have plenty of time to do so when you get better. If you ask me, you're recovering pretty quickly."346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfodyilpxxe
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"Do you think I'll be better by tomorrow?"346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPOTCCnwSd9
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"Don't get your hopes up. You're only here for training. Not for sight-seeing."346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBqOhz7HeLq
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I found myself raising an eyebrow. There's definitely something going on here.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ14LkNbHRiU
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A knock soon came at the door and Ariana went over to check who it is. Ryan, Bob and the Latina in the orange robe soon walked in. This is unexpected. But they will probably be the only people here coming to visit me anyway.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjjTSV9zAWF
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"Ah, you're awake," said Bob as he stood in front of me. "I thought you would still be asleep."346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVqowyxZ1hn
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"I'm shocking people with how quickly I'm recovering," I said with a smile.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqxEZ91zYrI
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"Well, at the end of it all, we're just glad that you didn't die," said the Latina in orange.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwtIy8AaNPW
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She's blunt, I concluded. She's another person apart from Mei that I'll have a hard time dealing with around here.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgfSlqkVGIq
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"Now that you're recovering," Ryan said, "we thought it best to let you know that your training starts tomorrow."346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡj9bIgwKHc6
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"Huh?" I can't believe what I'm hearing.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoxa1vB9eNX
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"Don't worry, it won't be the physical ones," Bob is quick to point out. "Just simple stuff that will involve you reading and writing."346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaFREi5IbSE
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"I'm going to learn the ancient language that I saw when we went to the Temple?"346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBFJPXDOVcG
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Bob nodded. "We already wasted your first day with Mei's silly test which was inappropriate."346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtlHJBptkC4
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Pug who still lay on the floor, let out a low growl, obviously warning Bob that he's around. Ariana and I couldn't help but giggle.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwXB2qP5fAt
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"Anyway," Bob gave Pug a look before turning to look at me again, "it's best you start with learning the language. When it comes to summoning, creating potions or anything that comes with reading and writing, it will be best if you know that first."346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsoxoJsBFjX
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"Can't argue there," I admitted.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3KybH6bKSH
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"Good, your first lesson starts tomorrow."346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuaDCsJjWHw
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"Will I learn from here?"346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡY0fQPUrVnz
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"We're still debating on it," said the woman in orange. "We all thought you learning in town will be more appropriate."346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ07z9zCuBoB
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"Yes. Can we go there?"346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡluACerhPwh
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"I don't like that idea," said Ariana.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmgyNVtolz4
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I almost groaned. If I can go to the little town of the Butterfly Island, I would at least feel like I had gone sight-seeing. There's so much of this place that I would like to see with my own eyes.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjlleYIOY24
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"Most of the reading material is in the ancient library," said Bob. "And the place is secure, if you put the right spells around."346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡK9suI0PUNZ
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"Wait, what do you mean the place is secure?" I asked. "And why would you be putting spells around there for?"346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsJKQGGYnEU
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"To stop you from leaving the place," Ryan answered as he folded his arms.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfwQC5moOUp
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"And why would I want to leave?"346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPME3BGEjWy
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"Because you'll be intrigued to look around like you did today."346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡukpS0Oyrc4
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He's not wrong there. But still, I felt like there's more to just putting spells to prevent me from going out. And I'm still injured to be moving around on my own. So what is it?346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTuD8SrxfAU
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"Okay, it's been decided," said the woman in orange. "She goes to the ancient library, but under strict supervision."346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6W8u1emo3r
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I furrowed my eyebrows. Just like before, I felt like a criminal. What is it that they don't want to tell me?346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIA3IPoUtKa
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"Why do I've to be under strict supervision?" I couldn't help but ask. All this secrecy is now getting on my nerves.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbzLtE2yLRr
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"Because you have to," Ryan answered.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfag4naO5p2
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"Do I look like a five-year old who would wander off and get lost? I'm thirteen, for crying out loud."346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpuplvbZzD6
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"Don't worry about a thing. You'll get to go sight-seeing after your lessons," said Ariana.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8Wvpbns53K
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"Why do I get the feeling that there's a reason why you guys want me locked up and under strict surveillance when I go out there?"346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡB7FvcmdMfi
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An eerie feeling fell upon the room, and when the woman in orange turned to look at Bob beside her, I knew I hit the nail on the head. Ryan continued to look at me with the same look as before and Ariana looked a little uncomfortable.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFMTeSMaO9v
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"You're just overthinking things," said Bob. "What makes you think so?"346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUe0S8o9DD9
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"Because all of you have been acting weird. And it's been like that since I woke up. What is it you fear? Me? I don't think I can hurt anybody, can I? Or are you hiding me from something or someone?"346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6xNIxiD1Zr
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"Your questions really get on my nerves," said Ryan. He looked like he was about to lose his patience.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡATrY2jLGtq
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"Good. That means I'm getting somewhere."346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWDWG1fN0Id
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"Calm down, you two," said Ariana. She turned to look at me. "Bob's right. You're overthinking things, Diana."346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡflTfpLRmJa
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I leaned back a little on the bed, folding my arms and giving Ariana a look that my mother usually gave me when she knew I had uttered a lie. Usually, that always got me slipping up and I knew she would do something to get the truth out of me. But I'm not my mum, and if anything, I can't go up against these people because they're stronger than me.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡo5sEhq0vdO
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"Prove it," I said, playing the only trump card I had left.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhnnmElksAW
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Ariana turned to look at Ryan, but his eyes were fixed on me. I know this isn't going to work, but if they aren't going to convince me, I had to think of other ways of not going with them for lessons tomorrow.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVLWsYuIRj5
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A light, gentle knock soon came at the door and we all turned towards it. Even Pug lifted his head. There's a strong presence there and something told me that I might know who it is.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5tXVzJYqhO
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The lady in orange who is the nearest to the door, went to open it. And there stood Her Higness in her dazzling white robes.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeSHHDJXnRh
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"Your Highness," the lady in orange bowed, the others also did so upon seeing her. Pug and I stayed right where we were. I suddenly felt too painful to even move at the moment.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSvmherrEd4
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"It's good to see that you're keeping Diana company," said the woman in white as she stepped into the room. The room felt so warm all of a sudden.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5YHirCov4y
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"We were just discussing plans for tomorrow," Bob pointed out.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiCtY92tRno
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"Ah!" her voice sounded like that of a merry child, yet so soothing to hear, like a tune from a harp. “Aren’t you excited about tomorrow, Diana?”346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmWz6PBAi9S
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“No,” I was honest enough to point out.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡz16q9UlgGV
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I saw Ryan give me a look through the corner of his eye, and I could tell he knew what I am about to say.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiyn2sUPOks
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“Why?” Her Highness asked as she gracefully came by my bedside. It’s like she was floating in midair for I didn’t hear her footsteps. “Are you still mad at Mei for what she did? I thought she apologised?”346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiJDC5wOa5S
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“She did. There’s another reason.”346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGmKDy3JpTh
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“Don’t mind her, your Highness,” Ryan started to say. “She took medicine just now and is saying things out of the blue.”346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡD3inmvB50y
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“No one told me that one of its side effects is uttering nonsense,” I gave him a questionable look.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVpp927mZV5
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Ryan rolled his eyes and Ariana tried to hide her laughter by clearing her throat. Bob and the Latina couldn’t believe that I said that.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSvOVYIJ0a4
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Her Highness surprisingly gave a light smile and she ran her hand through my short black hair. "You're surprisingly funny, Diana," she said. "Tell me what's bothering you."346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAFbIf25wRT
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"It's not news to you, but I went sight-seeing today and ended up in the orchard. I want to go out more and see the whole island. But I've to be under strict surveillance."346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAyTQB64SwD
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Her Highness softly patted my head and put her hand to her side. "I see. There are reasons why you've to be under surveillance. Not only are you new here, but anything can happen to you when left unattended to."346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡA2E0h5kUbk
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I wonder what she means by that when Ariana chirped in; "she's right. There's a lot of this world that you don't know about, even when I said your world is similar to mine."346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡu8Lp72YVMr
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"Do you mean in line with the supernatural?" I raised an eyebrow.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvJDs8QQi1N
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"Yes," Her Highness answered. "But don't worry. If it's sight-seeing you want, I'll make sure you do so after lessons."346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡq6SMlAeNTx
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"Well, you guys should've said so when I asked," I said turning to face the four who stood on the other side of the room. "I'm not a kid anymore and I've dealt with a supernatural before."346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhScoK6C8L4
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"True, but you got lucky that time," the Latina said. I hate when people classify my strength as pure luck.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ37u4FW7Zjy
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"Now, Camila," said Her Highness addressing the woman in orange. "I know she's only a beginner, but you've to admit, she does have skill."346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLOUPpFFQFc
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"I agree," said Ariana. Good, some people think I'm capable after all.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCVg2anpWbS
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"I also see that you've easily made friends with Pug," Her Highness said as she turned to the wolf that still lay on the floor.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTjZcg0UfhT
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"He's actually different from Mei," I pointed out. "He's kind for an animal."346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUeu4Yxddtu
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"I wouldn't give him so much praise if I were you," said Ryan.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBLGWNm8G4w
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I threw Ryan a look and at the same time, Pug lifted his head a little and gave a threatening growl.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4paC47c7c7
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Her Higness chuckled. "It's settled then. You go for lessons tomorrow and then sight-seeing with Ryan and Stella."346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡc1gbefLKJF
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I smiled at her and turned to Ryan who didn't look the least bit happy. I was careful enough not to stick my tongue out at him.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbQrayTghYO
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“I’ll take my leave now,” said Her Highness as she smiled at me. She turned to look at her four apprentices behind her. “I would like to have a word after supper. Please inform the other two.”346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWnNcSrw7Ta
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She started to make her way for the door and just as she opened it, she turned back to look at me. “I sure hope you enjoy your stay here, Diana. Just know if you need anything, don’t hesitate to ask.”346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnkTj2Sv4Hx
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I gave a nod of my head and she smiled at me. She finally walked out of the room, closing the door behind her.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡp8uWzSC9M9
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After a few seconds had passed, when we were sure that Her Highness had left, I soon had to face the threat in front of me as Ryan started to say:346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyLe0BBmE6e
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“You really have some nerve.”346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYIylBFNypK
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“Oh, I’m sorry,” I said, trying to look like I had done nothing wrong. “But I’m not the one who tried to make the other look like they are crazy.”346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVGX1PVNzHG
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“Why wouldn’t you just listen to us for once?”346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvXV0C6DM83
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“I have. And in case you forgot, I got dragged into a fight just because I listened to you and followed you into that maze. So what do you mean I don’t listen to you?”346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvROX5Cw3pm
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“You two sure can argue,” Camila commented.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1F40L3NtFo
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“What’s done is done,” said Bob, “so we meet tomorrow in the morning after breakfast. We should be out of here by eight.”346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyAtsGYYbAk
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“Yes,” I agreed, ending my argument with Ryan. I’m still very upset with him and I know he’s upset with me too.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡONkd5gPuBf
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“I’ll make sure to pass by and get you ready,” said Ariana. “You might need help since you’re still injured.”346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiE6CI0yUOS
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“Thank you, Ariana.” I smiled at her.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡb9LsLuRs90
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“We’re leaving now,” said Camila as her body faced the door with her face turned towards me. “Rest easy, Diana.”346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡC8DByUhgsS
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“I will if no one comes to murder me in my sleep,” I gave Ryan an eye when I said so.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKH4uKIl1WZ
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“Okay, okay,” said Ariana as she held Ryan shoulders and turned him around to face the door, trying to prevent him from approaching me as he looked like he was about to do so and strangle me. “Let’s leave. Diana, make sure you eat your supper when it arrives. Pug, make sure she eats.” She turned to Pug on the floor who huffed as though in agreement.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSI4gt7H4HE
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“Don’t worry I’m starting to feel hungry already.” That’s true. I now feel a little ache in my tummy. Seems like the medicine is starting to take effect.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡF5Oo1yqrT4
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The others started to leave the room and I could still feel weird vibes coming from Ryan.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwm3HNcL8P9
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Immediately they left, I looked over at Pug who quickly got up from the floor and laid his head on my lap. I ran my hand through his fur, grateful that he’s around to keep me company. Yet my head couldn’t help but wander in thought.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFnv4Lv0i5k
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Thinking of the explanation Her Highness gave, I had to admit, it sounded convincing. Ariana also stressed a good point. This world isn’t different from my own, so there’s danger that I've to be aware of. I didn’t think notice my life was in danger back home until that day at the clinic. When I think about it deeply, I feel there’s no difference.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡly5LUrVNmL
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“I guess that’s why I don’t believe them,” I said out loud to Pug as I continued to ruffle his fur. “They only told me part of the truth. I still feel there’s something that they aren’t telling me.”346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡK99zE0bio9
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“It’s good you think that way,” came a deep rough voice.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgKju4jAptf
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I suddenly jumped and started to look around. “Who said that?” Is there a ghost?346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZwGWcfAJKP
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No one answered. I started to have a strange feeling that the wolf talked just now.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCc22ZwJHlT
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“Pug, did you say something?” I asked as I now looked at the wolf, whose head was on my laps.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡj17IK3lXC4
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“You can hear me, then,” came the voice again as Pug removed his head from my lap to look at me.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ40LqGG7iWs
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My mouth fell open. Pug just talked to me. I might not have seen his mouth move, but the source of the voice in this room came from the wolf.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLNmQPbh0Cw
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“Did you just talk?” I asked. I couldn’t believe what’s happening.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3FQx1EEcYI
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“Not talking, really,” came the voice again. “Let’s say that you and I can communicate telepathically.”346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdlTW2riNCN
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I scratched my head. I can hear him with my mind? That’s unheard of. With the birds earlier, I could hear them chirping, yet I could understand them. Now, I’m actually hearing a voice coming from Pug in my head.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwdCyAYkoS3
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“Don’t freak out,” Pug said as he looked back at me with those yellow eyes of his. “I knew the moment you could understand the birds that you might understand me too.”346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpTPgHA8Uts
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“Wait, you know about the birds?” I asked almost too loudly.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLyCZRwwH8U
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“Yes, they came to tell me about it.”346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIaMZoYVnOF
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I humhped. I should've guessed that they would. “Does Mei understand you? I mean, do you talk to her like you’re doing with me right now?”346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLyn9amv0mA
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“She does, but she can’t understand the birds, if that’s what you were going to ask.”346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbYskb9HJiD
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“So only a few people can understand animals around here?”346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1tJlN7R0wy
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“Yes, a lot of people don’t, sadly. Some can only hear some animals, but not all of them. A very small number can hear all animals.”346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTo6qKb0mei
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“Like Her Highness?”346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡT4pGHpfjL5
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“Good example.”346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9nKWNzLWti
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“And what did you mean earlier when you said it’s good I thought that way over the issue?”346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡe24gUabWDp
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“I’m not in a better position to tell you, but just know don’t ever take what they tell you lightly. There will always be something they don't want you to know.”346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNUhD3oJ8iS
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“I know that. Do you know why they can be doing this?”346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwA2P3QKUV6
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“There are threats out there far greater than you can ever imagine. I don’t know much about what’s going on, but ever since we fought, they’ve been acting weird over your safety.”346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2kb42JBvoZ
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“You’re Mei’s pet. Didn’t you hear anything when you were with her?”346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVP1NBzl9cC
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“I’m not always at her side. And whenever they’ve serious meetings, I’m never allowed in. They don’t want any information leaking out.”346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡT30CiOY3Yb
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“Ah, I see. What threat could possibly be out there that they would even place guards at my door?”346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwe9FhPEQTt
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I thought I heard Pug chuckle. “Like I said, there are unimaginable things out there. You’ll know about them once your lessons begin.”346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZ9kk5hI5SX
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“Okay,” I didn’t want to bombard him with more questions, but he has assured me that what I thought of at first about the others hiding something is correct. “Please don’t tell Mei or anyone who understands you that I can actually hear you.”346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWRwzVXpUdm
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“They’ll obviously find out about the birds, but I’ll keep this to myself for your sake.”346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡo9CCQJSmGV
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“Great,” I said as I smiled at Pug and ran a hand through his fur. The less people know about my ability to talk to him, the better.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡERnLBLG5Ou
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A knock soon came at the door and I told the person to come in. A nurse, younger than Nurse Agatha came into the room with a tray of food in her hands. She smiled as she walked up to me and placed the tray on my bed.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfvRaxkgbb2
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"I see that you're doing much better," said the young nurse.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeytmdp5dU3
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"I am and I'm pretty hungry too," I told her.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPNxQaUTXRC
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"Your supper is here," she motioned to the tray. "There are other patients I have to go check up on, so I better find that you've finished your plate."346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlirkbYCNMj
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"Oh, you don't have to tell me twice."346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRh4QSIki03
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The nurse brought the tray and laid it on my lap so that I wouldn't have to move too much. As soon as she left with the other tray and plates Ariana had come with, I started to chow down on the plate filled with rice, green beans, carrots, salad and strips of meat. I threw a strip of meat to Pug who caught it in mid-air with his mouth. There was a side plate filled with grapes and slices of orange. I'll have that for dessert.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXUq1xvnt2U
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"So, Pug," I said after tearing a strip of meat, and goodness, did it taste good. "Tell me more about the Butterfly Island."346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHpTlwifmS2
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"I thought you wanted to know more about Ryan and the others," Pug said.346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6XsowjlCPp
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"That will come later. I just want to know how this place is like before I go sight-seeing tomorrow."346Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPfta2P3Wbq
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