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Diana’s P.O.V:428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgTVYzJXc48
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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.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcOMSAKecch
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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.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpS4EjLxq0f
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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.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFEMzbFkwBv
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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.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzPiplCx8xt
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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.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqcCUbvtE4X
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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.”428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXqyXcQR9Mg
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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.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0iOAwmeCP9
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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.”428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡB1kdbgzjM5
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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.”428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsYabQwS9Uj
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I scratched the back of my head and chuckled, feeling rather embarrassed. “I guess I was too tired.”428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡv5kJypOfD6
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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.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTIErHLMXrL
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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.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSmsDZwKam4
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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.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDjEsG959wU
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"It's great, right?" Ariana asked as she looked at me, beaming.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbdpRp7ZmjC
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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.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡK7QJOEjTOT
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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."428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5Dn8Ruzt6G
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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.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnZARN08w4h
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"I was born here." Ariana sat next to me. "I might have said it when I was younger."428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqwrqxbMyFD
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Her answer isn't what I expected that I ended up choking on my butterfly cookie.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7jkyaWAZoS
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“You were born here?” I asked, after coughing a little to clear my throat.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡq7o8YmHkol
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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.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPniv8XdB9x
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“So how is this world like?” I now found myself asking.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbSTH3qBNax
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“What do you mean?” she sounded a little confused.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡH1wUh3rXwY
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“I mean, does this world of yours only revolve around this island? Aren’t there other places?”428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOiVNE4uJbJ
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“Oh, there are plenty. Just know that this world isn’t much different from yours.”428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYS5e0KgeVq
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“Does that mean, there are continents, big cities and small villages?” I already had another cookie in my mouth.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjC3RlvwsEE
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“Like I said, my world is very similar to yours.”428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhMZzLV7GW0
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“Are there - you know - people that are different? I mean, that don’t actually look human.”428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvIAWaL5vtU
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Ariana gave me a funny smile. “You mean to ask if there are aliens?”428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOStiu5vPVf
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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.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ53Q7jtd3N1
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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.”428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDHks3oBQa4
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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?”428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡocxv46C0B2
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Ariana looked at me, startled. “For someone who’s been here for a day you’re pretty sharp.”428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNNhrfbW74J
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“I can’t say I’m sharp. There are things that I can easily observe with the human eye.”428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0Xn0odelUj
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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?”428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOQXYW5T2fB
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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.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLN8zxveUZM
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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?”428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1rmbiqnSUg
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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.”428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8ltEj0czAj
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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.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡk4NL55uFh7
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“There are more places that are as mystical as this one?”428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcLLvU1JAs4
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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.”428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJDHkNE4of7
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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.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡo6lNpu0bBr
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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.”428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡC54WkDpN6Z
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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.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxbpYIu1ttl
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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.”428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡE6gvvpYr3W
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“That’s what we also refer to such beings here.”428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrSQ3nQmAUL
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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.”428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcGdLaLBH2R
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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.”428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8IWCyM9HpR
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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.”428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnmE6w6HyJh
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“I’m glad you thought of that.”428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiLOEGwcVEr
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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.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdySw4ao3Ab
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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.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTymxjCRPq7
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“I was wondering when you would get here,” said Ariana. “Come in.”428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIqYCszlpYc
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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.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqVyDyXLRMi
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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.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjzLoyvQzxp
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“I see you’re doing fine,” she spoke. I for one thought she would never say a word.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkyPqkOlEnw
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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.”428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3jXWQUlq2T
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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.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgeBepb7VJr
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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.”428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsY5wyBmgKe
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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.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwTDvg1Xx6N
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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.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEaEExOaVO2
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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.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxS1ncH4WWG
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“That’s so cute,” said Ariana. I saw her turn to look at Mei. “It’s your turn.”428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9zwnwddZga
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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.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLWBnikhSMc
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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.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOIy5Pi7SrJ
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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:428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGgGVkdW1tq
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“I’m sorry. What I did was unforgivable and it shouldn’t have happened.”428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡT8dRNEk2Dk
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“Thanks. You did put my life in danger, but I’ll try and forget,” I said.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzCfcyDUeUD
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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."428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdR7GppAxI7
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Mei rolled her eyes at Ariana. "Don't tell anyone about this."428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlKWNAzu7Zq
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"Only those in our circle, Diana and me will ever know. Oh, and let's not forget Pug too."428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡn0qRP7PkQe
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Ariana looked at the wolf and that's when I asked: "the wolf's name is Pug?"428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8cRyKxEbmz
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"Ya. Cute, right?"428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuYu4M7XnpS
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As weird as it sounds, I actually found myself smiling and nodding.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡL4vcfkGeL7
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"Now that I've apologised, we should be taking our leave," said Mei.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPzVEqfZShE
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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."428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSIqkgIK5mG
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"And do what? I apologised like everyone told me to. What other reason do I've to stay?"428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwsZN2EdxHD
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"Well, for starters, you can compliment on how Diana passed your test with flying colours."428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCdfWpX67Vs
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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.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7IWfXWRzwv
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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.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyTPamYPjQx
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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."428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpzhvqbvYAc
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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."428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8IWBxsu7DU
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I remembered what Raisa said, and it seems she was right. Mei must be one tough teacher.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXfqau9GSOM
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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."428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLBCFMmu9he
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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.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZNg79mxQ3c
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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.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNKawQen1AI
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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."428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFH5aaHuHPm
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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.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzaOvjAL8U4
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"True," Ariana agreed. "I think she did great. Did anyone teach you how to fight like that?"428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpsr0zbBunS
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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...428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBDRyuOEQCL
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"No, no one has ever taught me how to fight," I answered.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbTUxKB7ybe
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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?428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPfFNZzkC5G
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"There must be some reasonable explanation to this," said Ariana turning to look at Mei.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtO8U3iRmOo
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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.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡD4dOcGvPNW
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"Only her Highness or Ryan may try and find out," she finally said.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhjxstRfpO0
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"Why do you say so?" I asked.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqZQGvazWiG
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"There must be something about you that we don't understand and only they can know."428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlqSb5uz6Qs
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I raised an eyebrow. What does she mean? What are Ryan and her Highness going to do to find out?428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡs4zjKtlmVS
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"Don't panic," Ariana said quickly for she must have seen the look on my face. "It's nothing serious."428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWqdEtoPYfc
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"You're making me more nervous when you say that," I said out bluntly.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFVhKcZXK0I
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"Sorry. But it's nothing to worry about. They've a special way of finding out about people's backgrounds."428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqKJisEaV9c
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I hope she doesn't mean they've to search my mind or something. That would be creepy.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡojFdsFhVbH
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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.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡx3PogncYOn
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"Thanks, Pug," I said as I patted it's head.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfcwDS1ieyQ
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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."428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqZQHPgWulO
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"Soon? How soon?" I asked.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9jxJAjp8fn
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"Immediately you heal."428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBA4GSvKNAU
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Hearing that from her didn't surprise me in the least.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbVZPNUL44p
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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."428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvAndciJjf4
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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.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcSpvTxSE5K
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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.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡln6X6fvYDU
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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."428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxRigPaHZ61
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He growled a little and dropped himself beside my feet. He really doesn’t want to go.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDMcpARpWF1
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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?"428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMU2qWPr59X
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Pug huffed and wagged his tail in agreement. I could see the excitement in those yellow eyes of his.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9drRly04Ag
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"That's nice," said Ariana. "Pug doesn't like anyone in general, except Mei. Seems like he likes you, Diana."428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡE1GweyWbzt
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"What did you say?" Mei asked.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYlLx4yzIxi
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"Nothing, nothing," Ariana said quickly.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoRgdM91PGL
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"I'll be leaving now, you take good care of Pug for me," said Mei, looking at me.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCzdEFAaIkR
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"He seems like a good wolf and won't do anything, so you don't have to worry," I answered.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡry0cZAnHEm
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"I say that because I do worry. You don't know him at all."428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6PMYtyIad4
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I swallowed. I wonder what she means by that.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTr0Zb8xL8i
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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.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDgnWI9UsCc
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"Does Pug get a little naughty or out of control?" I asked, turning to Ariana.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6qa4q3SROk
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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."428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoA82XlP041
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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.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtS2OMfsXHU
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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.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡv8axG3v95j
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"Ah, Nurse Agatha," said Ariana. "I see you came to check on the patient."428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLC9utfXacz
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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?"428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2Sg8RHH7XJ
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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."428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡm9LQqjfbrx
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"Well, that 'dog' better keep it's distance while I work." She raised an eyebrow at him.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhm5iw2sPGH
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Pug and I shared a look. Looks like the wolf doesn't have a good reputation with people.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7tLLJpGmFF
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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."428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡS1JCv2OeYR
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"Sorry about that," I apologised.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDeMSTsP4wu
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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."428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHN2vCxCkWr
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"That's why we made sure she doesn't leave the room," said Ariana.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6fTRq23HNy
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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.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAbX3TghiUk
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"That's even better. Just like Pug, she also needs to be watched.”428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrWeeJCldzO
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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?428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFXChpWFi5n
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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.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGWRkAG9ZDl
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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.”428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡy7QLrM94cM
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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?428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6do3NM7bPj
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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.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6OxYCAPml8
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“Awful, isn’t it?” the nurse asked.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAsqPXyOTG4
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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.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWHMmNFfqBD
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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.”428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡed3Kr8LVaF
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“I’ll make sure she gets her supper,” said Ariana.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ17rST5yQiZ
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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.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXK9vzJnuT2
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“Can I leave the room?” I asked, placing the plate on my lap with butterfly cookies aside.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrSkMRTuWLy
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“What? No, you can’t,” she shook her head.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQE4S564l8A
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“But you heard the nurse. I don’t have to exert myself. And you’ll be with me.”428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyJroLPPLg6
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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.”428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWt28gXnQVC
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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?428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4rOV7fnyIP
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I folded my arms and looked the other way. “I didn’t get to look at the whole place.”428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXtdOpryye3
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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."428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIc8civzxzB
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"Do you think I'll be better by tomorrow?"428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPgdjQTD7u3
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"Don't get your hopes up. You're only here for training. Not for sight-seeing."428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7Rw6nqhQ3j
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I found myself raising an eyebrow. There's definitely something going on here.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxzCEUgJ36f
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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.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEQJqq1MIWp
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"Ah, you're awake," said Bob as he stood in front of me. "I thought you would still be asleep."428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCSxveXFwQr
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"I'm shocking people with how quickly I'm recovering," I said with a smile.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8ldtc3ra8H
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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.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkv1PonodT8
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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.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0Z9bO91lIb
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"Now that you're recovering," Ryan said, "we thought it best to let you know that your training starts tomorrow."428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1IOpZq3Nrb
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"Huh?" I can't believe what I'm hearing.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6sweWJJGjN
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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."428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡf6W2FD1qYn
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"I'm going to learn the ancient language that I saw when we went to the Temple?"428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5wOtZMDH8T
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Bob nodded. "We already wasted your first day with Mei's silly test which was inappropriate."428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7O5jFAxucM
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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.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡooUtQglfgS
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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."428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3yOaRBwq6r
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"Can't argue there," I admitted.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvUQxenBnCn
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"Good, your first lesson starts tomorrow."428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnnGwwgj5Id
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"Will I learn from here?"428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXDpAcTWN4s
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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."428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsJLoNdITBt
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"Yes. Can we go there?"428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7EQde8Ly1t
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"I don't like that idea," said Ariana.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡf2MIfHeENC
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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.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFyT19MbwIR
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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."428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡshxauC4jkq
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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?"428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡW7v072VLln
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"To stop you from leaving the place," Ryan answered as he folded his arms.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiS3bskYMnW
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"And why would I want to leave?"428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkVuiF1bqng
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"Because you'll be intrigued to look around like you did today."428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUbhD4AxE96
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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?428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSCjfJ35oFc
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"Okay, it's been decided," said the woman in orange. "She goes to the ancient library, but under strict supervision."428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhohk76JXfx
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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?428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdFSMd69UIM
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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.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡS1ZTxv41gj
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"Because you have to," Ryan answered.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0FTahuwEsA
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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."428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyhN2DJavim
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"Don't worry about a thing. You'll get to go sight-seeing after your lessons," said Ariana.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡw4L82Tucp5
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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?"428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡihsxqyCa3q
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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.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCPxRaBkG8M
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"You're just overthinking things," said Bob. "What makes you think so?"428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmSBa8LvwNo
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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?"428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrxvRNTMxow
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"Your questions really get on my nerves," said Ryan. He looked like he was about to lose his patience.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjEOMv82KNH
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"Good. That means I'm getting somewhere."428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrqvCeJIsOj
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"Calm down, you two," said Ariana. She turned to look at me. "Bob's right. You're overthinking things, Diana."428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkFYcuGF0MA
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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.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡH5EEF6W3Am
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"Prove it," I said, playing the only trump card I had left.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXCiPMCdXrh
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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.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtKVkiY2Unc
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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.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqqPrHsF17m
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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.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMbELCW3Jd2
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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.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXMznFK6sCd
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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.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkn6l57QoLg
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"We were just discussing plans for tomorrow," Bob pointed out.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡD0ia5Kq2bl
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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?”428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMR96sBNTnr
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“No,” I was honest enough to point out.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlVrVFYgLIi
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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.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNpt3dMQmvt
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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?”428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFGdXhQpZWg
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“She did. There’s another reason.”428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiVquL1iSfu
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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.”428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkl6U9QfQov
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“No one told me that one of its side effects is uttering nonsense,” I gave him a questionable look.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhyNf86Dpfc
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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.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡH2jmPS1PvV
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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."428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTFW13CHLT2
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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."428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPiPwshryNj
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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."428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOsnziS6lgj
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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."428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuWEhBD89Am
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"Do you mean in line with the supernatural?" I raised an eyebrow.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPp6Ymfd3hq
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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."428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5BahV5f2Qv
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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."428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡu2zt1BohN7
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"True, but you got lucky that time," the Latina said. I hate when people classify my strength as pure luck.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYCxZKfjE6Z
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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."428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6z5FIbRdWN
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"I agree," said Ariana. Good, some people think I'm capable after all.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHKUecFa5IB
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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.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3vtZepR2Eh
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"He's actually different from Mei," I pointed out. "He's kind for an animal."428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡz61up2ud7a
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"I wouldn't give him so much praise if I were you," said Ryan.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWsMmDrcSWq
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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.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡueBjkyKwSY
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Her Higness chuckled. "It's settled then. You go for lessons tomorrow and then sight-seeing with Ryan and Stella."428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCR0LnMdY4C
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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.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgo0xxz81PB
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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.”428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfCIlqovDlF
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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.”428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPTJ0ZvpUD2
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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.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoxOGnox3DY
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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:428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNQyrItg13K
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“You really have some nerve.”428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQnFzEvqN3C
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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.”428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMrBZvDTZeE
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“Why wouldn’t you just listen to us for once?”428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡY0s7VpKGno
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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?”428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbFnNqdlZhN
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“You two sure can argue,” Camila commented.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAo149V1xXU
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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.”428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5x8QldOpJL
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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.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOaHM6QMDeK
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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.”428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡg1qXua3akp
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“Thank you, Ariana.” I smiled at her.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8PUdU3jcgW
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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.”428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLZchzdnLD6
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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.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvNOfWkOMzG
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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.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyywKLJqJcT
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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.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡthFrx1AMkY
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The others started to leave the room and I could still feel weird vibes coming from Ryan.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPKGQpAdwXR
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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.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDqsC91GkUB
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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.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡENoGyx2xN5
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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.”428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKYvB9Dn4P0
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“It’s good you think that way,” came a deep rough voice.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLTGr2HtGdW
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I suddenly jumped and started to look around. “Who said that?” Is there a ghost?428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVfjEkBPgzs
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No one answered. I started to have a strange feeling that the wolf talked just now.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOYt7oCNT7J
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“Pug, did you say something?” I asked as I now looked at the wolf, whose head was on my laps.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3bvkmit6pe
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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.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHVs78lNP4r
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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.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡF6kxBtzfUY
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“Did you just talk?” I asked. I couldn’t believe what’s happening.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvQlKZbIJwa
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“Not talking, really,” came the voice again. “Let’s say that you and I can communicate telepathically.”428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFMFCMRjPAs
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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.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwSYlqVgS3E
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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.”428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYJNEhjWLSW
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“Wait, you know about the birds?” I asked almost too loudly.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmDtkOsmYvm
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“Yes, they came to tell me about it.”428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvqTms7NQ4c
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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?”428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡm6K2dSzVPR
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“She does, but she can’t understand the birds, if that’s what you were going to ask.”428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwZLjqoTvli
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“So only a few people can understand animals around here?”428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyGrbD0T5Vn
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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.”428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ147s53aqsY
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“Like Her Highness?”428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkEfMankc4F
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“Good example.”428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5ZsGVUW8Gs
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“And what did you mean earlier when you said it’s good I thought that way over the issue?”428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8cX3GEjwcY
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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.”428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8gJ4FA5Yvh
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“I know that. Do you know why they can be doing this?”428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2SYVKzWx1z
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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.”428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmzaVSEdopO
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“You’re Mei’s pet. Didn’t you hear anything when you were with her?”428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLBmuK2NbpH
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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.”428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUHzo86GMj6
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“Ah, I see. What threat could possibly be out there that they would even place guards at my door?”428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnwJ3wNwY4J
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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.”428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqKCA5Gvj4w
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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.”428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0qHXlysSHh
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“They’ll obviously find out about the birds, but I’ll keep this to myself for your sake.”428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyeXNJiExXH
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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.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJQuvAK8Tmb
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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.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbFKv1RLYdf
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"I see that you're doing much better," said the young nurse.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4HAq3uG7dz
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"I am and I'm pretty hungry too," I told her.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡg0ZKeydy66
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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."428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfPInFK1Skg
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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.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6O3Q0mqZAX
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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."428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJlpdrwok91
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"I thought you wanted to know more about Ryan and the others," Pug said.428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡD6s69NFNEd
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"That will come later. I just want to know how this place is like before I go sight-seeing tomorrow."428Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLaHaMvlleO
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