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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.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3t4Xv3pPqf
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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.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKZ6oP4AGxi
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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.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGQAyz1KxLG
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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.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLykxEmQjgG
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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.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFwIH0Afjoi
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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.”386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMWVbdjY6rQ
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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.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsdUiJmp9Nh
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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.”386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrobbGrlic1
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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.”386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxLyE4rzP5a
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I scratched the back of my head and chuckled, feeling rather embarrassed. “I guess I was too tired.”386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ41hdg7jhaI
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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.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYpvmmLN4z8
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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.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGDRlDOF2al
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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.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvjbBqEvzZr
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"It's great, right?" Ariana asked as she looked at me, beaming.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ916aNThPi5
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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.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaGeBZWtVek
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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."386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡitwtfg2tDO
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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.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZ58NPZ4QPZ
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"I was born here." Ariana sat next to me. "I might have said it when I was younger."386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEeGLeGVejF
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Her answer isn't what I expected that I ended up choking on my butterfly cookie.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVuDw5ISgkd
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“You were born here?” I asked, after coughing a little to clear my throat.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtcVS2Z4sMH
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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.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvDcOgo9LXs
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“So how is this world like?” I now found myself asking.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFOJkmmSC7Z
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“What do you mean?” she sounded a little confused.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡI5ImdLURok
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“I mean, does this world of yours only revolve around this island? Aren’t there other places?”386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhlwobKyJ8V
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“Oh, there are plenty. Just know that this world isn’t much different from yours.”386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡA0eBLY7mvr
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“Does that mean, there are continents, big cities and small villages?” I already had another cookie in my mouth.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmqhRz6GZZw
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“Like I said, my world is very similar to yours.”386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡL7LQaWJNJv
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“Are there - you know - people that are different? I mean, that don’t actually look human.”386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCSD8LLUj1Q
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Ariana gave me a funny smile. “You mean to ask if there are aliens?”386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡImdyBi4CMN
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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.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnRJxlxeRCP
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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.”386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOGRIa85ZI4
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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?”386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwt5Z6Ne0R8
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Ariana looked at me, startled. “For someone who’s been here for a day you’re pretty sharp.”386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTa2YX4E4Ra
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“I can’t say I’m sharp. There are things that I can easily observe with the human eye.”386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZyULLpp5HD
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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?”386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUNxtKSmijP
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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.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6lLii9PCv6
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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?”386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQ7bMnp7mZO
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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.”386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡACJuL2a9n0
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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.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5Bp64tT14s
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“There are more places that are as mystical as this one?”386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHSbqKxpudO
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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.”386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡl8ZFsW3y6v
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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.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7XWU4FlkFw
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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.”386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPHj9RlX1iE
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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.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsXYUzTJ3ih
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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.”386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡP96bbMfZWl
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“That’s what we also refer to such beings here.”386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡK0fWbx9fdn
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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.”386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7QSobggXU9
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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.”386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡc2XlZ90q5G
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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.”386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7UbHPAJAB8
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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.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHlFstt1HYk
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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.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡI1l9ZSkzz7
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“I was wondering when you would get here,” said Ariana. “Come in.”386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡB8UBAV1mRM
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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.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡc7MdRsUXGA
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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.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQmGMC1WUOY
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“I see you’re doing fine,” she spoke. I for one thought she would never say a word.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxhCNr3nBI5
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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.”386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ166gWYxbNv
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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.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtb0LOGStjf
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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.”386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡW30JbkW6Z7
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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.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsAlRmhZ2a2
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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.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsaKirUkxS9
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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.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRknkA34daG
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“That’s so cute,” said Ariana. I saw her turn to look at Mei. “It’s your turn.”386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWYh1PIomGy
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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.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMq949BkKEZ
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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.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6xDV49M3zQ
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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:386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡs4Q65E2hQm
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“I’m sorry. What I did was unforgivable and it shouldn’t have happened.”386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAOa5jqJqkl
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“Thanks. You did put my life in danger, but I’ll try and forget,” I said.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7dSQkm3FyG
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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."386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3oYxd3Gy7w
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Mei rolled her eyes at Ariana. "Don't tell anyone about this."386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4mR7AbRz9p
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"Only those in our circle, Diana and me will ever know. Oh, and let's not forget Pug too."386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6c972IXElc
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Ariana looked at the wolf and that's when I asked: "the wolf's name is Pug?"386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBkUPu2akqY
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"Ya. Cute, right?"386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3XKzyS9ZEM
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As weird as it sounds, I actually found myself smiling and nodding.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwpzxwhxRGx
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"Now that I've apologised, we should be taking our leave," said Mei.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9ye8za3Pfp
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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."386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4ngbAX1WhJ
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"And do what? I apologised like everyone told me to. What other reason do I've to stay?"386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZjf8NW0jz9
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"Well, for starters, you can compliment on how Diana passed your test with flying colours."386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ74IovxEvDU
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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.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzDLLCkFRhP
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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.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLP0bjM3OwA
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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."386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡj9Tk1PLqEZ
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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."386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4yHrMBam30
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I remembered what Raisa said, and it seems she was right. Mei must be one tough teacher.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4uj4p8rxzR
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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."386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡofufi0wfOj
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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.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8Q5zYFihTK
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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.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvYEK4vDtGy
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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."386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3sLB9isafH
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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.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeyRJ3Hzn59
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"True," Ariana agreed. "I think she did great. Did anyone teach you how to fight like that?"386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡckx94zsafd
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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...386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCSWq6H7Ttt
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"No, no one has ever taught me how to fight," I answered.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5dTwGZGgsk
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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?386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvhUbKGxj2p
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"There must be some reasonable explanation to this," said Ariana turning to look at Mei.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtFW3FaeVeG
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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.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡz2TOaVigMa
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"Only her Highness or Ryan may try and find out," she finally said.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8b7Pcxa2Dp
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"Why do you say so?" I asked.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqKRM1tvCuV
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"There must be something about you that we don't understand and only they can know."386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuw6yzGLWiF
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I raised an eyebrow. What does she mean? What are Ryan and her Highness going to do to find out?386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGS1YsgkEzN
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"Don't panic," Ariana said quickly for she must have seen the look on my face. "It's nothing serious."386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxPRBFkgeoC
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"You're making me more nervous when you say that," I said out bluntly.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxKaRnTyzn1
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"Sorry. But it's nothing to worry about. They've a special way of finding out about people's backgrounds."386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnIlNkXbszo
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I hope she doesn't mean they've to search my mind or something. That would be creepy.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlzF6MY5R4i
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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.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2PqAsOAXvp
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"Thanks, Pug," I said as I patted it's head.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7nRi3Nwmug
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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."386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaBlEyiwut5
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"Soon? How soon?" I asked.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzjnafuH3KP
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"Immediately you heal."386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYqZhIRxwam
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Hearing that from her didn't surprise me in the least.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHM4DwCdKEe
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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."386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYZzRkVf9Uf
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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.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAjBi6cfvCz
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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.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ933Sc3UGqJ
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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."386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ68z97u1L8Q
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He growled a little and dropped himself beside my feet. He really doesn’t want to go.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEaKg0KUedk
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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?"386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgHfIwLzYWR
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Pug huffed and wagged his tail in agreement. I could see the excitement in those yellow eyes of his.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡh0wWTaMeMF
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"That's nice," said Ariana. "Pug doesn't like anyone in general, except Mei. Seems like he likes you, Diana."386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEyS8QCvxD2
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"What did you say?" Mei asked.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡll2BBQbaDW
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"Nothing, nothing," Ariana said quickly.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6Q2SjOCBuH
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"I'll be leaving now, you take good care of Pug for me," said Mei, looking at me.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4YpQi5uaJ1
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"He seems like a good wolf and won't do anything, so you don't have to worry," I answered.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRqzDRroUcO
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"I say that because I do worry. You don't know him at all."386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8XpkCxjsHn
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I swallowed. I wonder what she means by that.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVSb0DqpQyf
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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.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtsJHLxBa34
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"Does Pug get a little naughty or out of control?" I asked, turning to Ariana.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡA0tcD87Dac
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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."386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9yF5SpVTrr
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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.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWFapffaE4L
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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.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡs7xHUoquvU
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"Ah, Nurse Agatha," said Ariana. "I see you came to check on the patient."386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6iaFbDPl0V
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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?"386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6gdilUBLJz
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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."386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlWP2q4b95F
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"Well, that 'dog' better keep it's distance while I work." She raised an eyebrow at him.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡv3dVBmk6MO
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Pug and I shared a look. Looks like the wolf doesn't have a good reputation with people.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5kjdAYC8lq
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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."386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVq7rpld8HB
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"Sorry about that," I apologised.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWRBFmlcEhs
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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."386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCfhe6uFR4R
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"That's why we made sure she doesn't leave the room," said Ariana.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkzlcylI8Aw
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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.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡplvnc3RYoh
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"That's even better. Just like Pug, she also needs to be watched.”386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7lAmpTKEMB
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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?386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJCfWT75523
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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.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaCeNDTBdLx
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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.”386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJqTFPbZN9A
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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?386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWcEtfTypWm
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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.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdtSAKnbyxD
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“Awful, isn’t it?” the nurse asked.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡazwd1MH58h
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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.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAqQIDZGS2l
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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.”386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZZsZPn5vmY
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“I’ll make sure she gets her supper,” said Ariana.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡduVqB40c27
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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.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrybmjNjGdb
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“Can I leave the room?” I asked, placing the plate on my lap with butterfly cookies aside.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdB4qd0jpGz
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“What? No, you can’t,” she shook her head.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmSd5VkKCef
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“But you heard the nurse. I don’t have to exert myself. And you’ll be with me.”386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡghOsSs5OCk
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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.”386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJdIM9jsSHf
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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?386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnCvRZ8fB7w
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I folded my arms and looked the other way. “I didn’t get to look at the whole place.”386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBTgrkXIuOn
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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."386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuW5HJRARqx
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"Do you think I'll be better by tomorrow?"386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnZLZG94XdA
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"Don't get your hopes up. You're only here for training. Not for sight-seeing."386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcaHbYwTFsr
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I found myself raising an eyebrow. There's definitely something going on here.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡP60y4ljkqs
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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.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVus8S4EK8Y
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"Ah, you're awake," said Bob as he stood in front of me. "I thought you would still be asleep."386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLOFuWAHZ6X
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"I'm shocking people with how quickly I'm recovering," I said with a smile.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2vmtSLS8xk
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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.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlxXrJI6iGU
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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.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7hGqGjJKZh
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"Now that you're recovering," Ryan said, "we thought it best to let you know that your training starts tomorrow."386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQNOIqgryVW
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"Huh?" I can't believe what I'm hearing.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMR25GEDSfI
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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."386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbVm4EC8q88
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"I'm going to learn the ancient language that I saw when we went to the Temple?"386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpTU67CdEfa
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Bob nodded. "We already wasted your first day with Mei's silly test which was inappropriate."386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4vY7GRDeZi
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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.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQhIRlaPXeL
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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."386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhYYU9d7IKc
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"Can't argue there," I admitted.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyPhfG5xRyF
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"Good, your first lesson starts tomorrow."386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjRANDHik4d
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"Will I learn from here?"386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIEEKnR3tTN
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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."386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXO98OVvJiC
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"Yes. Can we go there?"386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFixBLYY3Zh
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"I don't like that idea," said Ariana.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqa6zewXht1
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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.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡF9kmgnLOjj
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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."386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1Ksqvh1L2F
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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?"386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5kyYkskxLN
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"To stop you from leaving the place," Ryan answered as he folded his arms.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡK7037hNZAP
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"And why would I want to leave?"386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaYNZVSBHxD
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"Because you'll be intrigued to look around like you did today."386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡokEQ2GGuVG
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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?386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1jS0Nny6qV
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"Okay, it's been decided," said the woman in orange. "She goes to the ancient library, but under strict supervision."386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwYvVgQKYIG
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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?386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfWSN946kgV
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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.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAdL15Pjrk5
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"Because you have to," Ryan answered.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJ98pVrtYSP
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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."386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuJqLtT71bi
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"Don't worry about a thing. You'll get to go sight-seeing after your lessons," said Ariana.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXnrH93n8Fs
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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?"386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3W63q7CKMB
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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.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXSYY9IotyI
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"You're just overthinking things," said Bob. "What makes you think so?"386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEabCZZEHPq
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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?"386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmMGQUYXZ32
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"Your questions really get on my nerves," said Ryan. He looked like he was about to lose his patience.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCEPC2s1tm4
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"Good. That means I'm getting somewhere."386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiss88qmsjv
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"Calm down, you two," said Ariana. She turned to look at me. "Bob's right. You're overthinking things, Diana."386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBuzPzyiISf
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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.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFndHrgQHtP
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"Prove it," I said, playing the only trump card I had left.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3CrB6EAPe9
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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.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpV8NBckM06
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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.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7lcvdVb7Pg
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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.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDPZSJ2xE61
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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.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGfr9Hu0Yvd
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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.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡt6NBbdzk8G
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"We were just discussing plans for tomorrow," Bob pointed out.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgjNHQx6JnK
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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?”386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9ncSECN58a
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“No,” I was honest enough to point out.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTm8HOAexR6
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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.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzFr2pb1xSB
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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?”386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqszeZA4vVy
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“She did. There’s another reason.”386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNB0izVGQWg
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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.”386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAeOiZxJ8fV
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“No one told me that one of its side effects is uttering nonsense,” I gave him a questionable look.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgiErbITzLC
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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.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRgJSKSfSR7
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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."386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhf3T9yzPHZ
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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."386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZ8Hk1WGgFd
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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."386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡijByJmWtRR
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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."386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmY8NjZIpob
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"Do you mean in line with the supernatural?" I raised an eyebrow.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6dG5rN6m1u
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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."386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBnTgxrF7ph
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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."386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmD08vxxovD
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"True, but you got lucky that time," the Latina said. I hate when people classify my strength as pure luck.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4hlKnxBqB3
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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."386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVVpcuhYD7w
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"I agree," said Ariana. Good, some people think I'm capable after all.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ18mVO4sSnz
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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.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlAgwgLM1BJ
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"He's actually different from Mei," I pointed out. "He's kind for an animal."386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡk33OddjdDJ
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"I wouldn't give him so much praise if I were you," said Ryan.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxG4tYoCrfZ
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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.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpCOwAv6F4g
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Her Higness chuckled. "It's settled then. You go for lessons tomorrow and then sight-seeing with Ryan and Stella."386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡo76ouqXWr8
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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.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfMFIHNwuiz
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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.”386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSCsFxRtfhI
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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.”386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡippgVlcBng
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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.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFBoXVuzYwe
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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:386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0stwRdxwMg
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“You really have some nerve.”386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8WiddnCjP9
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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.”386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsPMAZEjvl1
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“Why wouldn’t you just listen to us for once?”386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiKXSpNkGdp
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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?”386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSBHUH76Uih
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“You two sure can argue,” Camila commented.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgxNvl8u1QS
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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.”386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQhq2cDlilF
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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.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ810JM8O8tW
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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.”386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoVOdU3vZdf
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“Thank you, Ariana.” I smiled at her.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2yTx4fb2LW
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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.”386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡleLbmvj4On
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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.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZ8R9vhDTmI
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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.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCPLPtUXVNR
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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.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUORWFXFybl
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The others started to leave the room and I could still feel weird vibes coming from Ryan.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQMl5ZPMxTZ
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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.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0jrfnkKozn
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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.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbrhWAULIMe
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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.”386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtNyb1MfYfE
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“It’s good you think that way,” came a deep rough voice.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡd9ZQfkFMY7
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I suddenly jumped and started to look around. “Who said that?” Is there a ghost?386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡq72pgQwwlr
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No one answered. I started to have a strange feeling that the wolf talked just now.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoxocRnJOik
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“Pug, did you say something?” I asked as I now looked at the wolf, whose head was on my laps.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVriLAsmUu3
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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.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLxulJkUXtM
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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.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkqnEZvQQ4N
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“Did you just talk?” I asked. I couldn’t believe what’s happening.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡG45hbHtvP0
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“Not talking, really,” came the voice again. “Let’s say that you and I can communicate telepathically.”386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAocStFtDG9
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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.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQI35M7ajdj
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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.”386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHsEcH9wj0y
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“Wait, you know about the birds?” I asked almost too loudly.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1fpL5XF8zj
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“Yes, they came to tell me about it.”386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡe0QyZAyj4w
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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?”386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsDgx13rwyt
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“She does, but she can’t understand the birds, if that’s what you were going to ask.”386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHlENWZkO73
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“So only a few people can understand animals around here?”386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrLJoBkaJqT
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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.”386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPifoqXmNVJ
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“Like Her Highness?”386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrbzC9strfR
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“Good example.”386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfaA0Vd7w5X
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“And what did you mean earlier when you said it’s good I thought that way over the issue?”386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPM8Q3XSouy
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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.”386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡA8lxSBuZnf
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“I know that. Do you know why they can be doing this?”386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLIPGMkcsOy
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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.”386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQif2zlPsIF
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“You’re Mei’s pet. Didn’t you hear anything when you were with her?”386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡr2hLeNKUz9
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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.”386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡU7jdfPjwCF
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“Ah, I see. What threat could possibly be out there that they would even place guards at my door?”386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxefQFTWOFy
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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.”386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaZQoEM8pRw
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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.”386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4Xrbazs1gu
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“They’ll obviously find out about the birds, but I’ll keep this to myself for your sake.”386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqi1Ihw582W
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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.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkPxmHu87oH
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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.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡis0Hc2VoW0
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"I see that you're doing much better," said the young nurse.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDi0FQnZk52
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"I am and I'm pretty hungry too," I told her.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkSZ1gapAM7
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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."386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡe5cGqlxhvP
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"Oh, you don't have to tell me twice."386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKTJsBT5yek
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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.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBQzmbN4c0R
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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."386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoyOBlEhNvw
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"I thought you wanted to know more about Ryan and the others," Pug said.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡK9WygrvusJ
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"That will come later. I just want to know how this place is like before I go sight-seeing tomorrow."386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnKl88veaK5
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Pug and I talked for what felt like hours that I don't remember how I fell asleep.386Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1qvNXLc0ED
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