• Well! What a lively evening it has been! It's a shame that you didn't get to see that. Now, goodnight. We need to visit the rest of Esten before we go to Miralen. 

And she did exactly that for the rest of the week. Sasha went to the beach with Morganne and Lysandra, where the two fought for literally everything. They were competing for the best sand castle, Morganne picked up crabs and snails and threw them at Lysandra, and they criticized each other on how they wanted to spend their time, You know, totally normal friendly competition with absolutely no hostility... or not. The day after that, they hiked in the forest and had a picnic. 

The week has now reached its end and the young girl decided to go to the village alone since Lysandra seemed busy writing. Again. To whom? The girl had no idea, but the angel looked exhausted. Sasha walked along the pathway surrounded by plants each more beautiful than the other, almost competing against each other like the angel and the pink-haired woman. She walked for a long time before finally reaching other houses. The further away she walked from Lysandra's home, the more frequently houses appeared until she found the small village with paved roads where numerous children danced and laughed accompanied by the musicians beside them. The path was entirely decorated with colourful drawings of all colours and shapes. A young girl, around 3 or 4 years old, approached Sasha from behind and took her hand, inviting her to draw with her. The child showed Sasha her drawing that vaguely resembled a bunny. 

• -Me! Me draw, The child said proudly.
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• -Wow, it's very pretty. Is it a bunny? asked Sasha, unsure. 
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• -Pinpin! She screamed while pointing at a girl sitting on a bench beside a pond in the middle of the village.
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The screaming child started hopping towards her. How is she so fast?? Sasha followed the kid, keeping her distance so people wouldn't think she was a nutcase running after a small girl. The very young child reached the older one and gently petted the white rabbit she held. 

• -Pinpin pretty, said the child. 
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• -Yes, our dear Pinpin is very handsome, agreed the oldest, a very pale girl with strawberry blonde hair and Light gray eyes. She turned to Sasha. Oh, hello, who are you? I've never seen you around here. 
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• -Hello, I am Sasha and yeah, I'm not from here, so... yeah ahah, Sasha giggled awkwardly. 
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• -I see, well, welcome Sasha, I am Anastasia. If you don't mind me asking, I'd like to hear your story, you seem like you've seen a lot. 
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• -Yeah, I guess you could say that ahah, Sasha laughed. But it's going to take a while, it's a long story. 
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• -I have all the time in the world! come, sit next to me Sasha, let's talk, offered Anastasia, patting the bench.
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Sasha tried her best to explain to Anastasia that she was from the human realm. She described her village and friends to the pale girl. 

• -I see! very interesting, I've read my fair share of books that mentioned your realm, but it was vague compared to what you told me. I have a lot of things to learn from you, Sasha. I love to read and enlighten myself, Anastasia said, eager to learn more about Sasha's world. 
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• -And I'm excited to experience your world too! It is so vast and complex, Sasha declared with stars in her eyes. I hope we stumble upon each other again before I leave.
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• -I hope so. And yes, our world is vast, it's a shame I never had or will have the chance to discover it, Anastasia said while staring at the sky. My condition leaves me stuck here. I can't go far with this, she explained, pointing at her walking stick laying next to her on the bench.  
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• -Oh... I'm sorry Anastasia... 
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The pale girl shook her head and reassured Sasha by telling her she had been living this way her whole life. she was used to it.  

• -I know we've known each other for only a couple of minutes, but can you promise me something, Sasha? 
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• -Sure, replied Sasha without a hint of hesitation. 
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• -You told me earlier that you would soon go on a trip to Miralen. I'd appreciate it if you could describe it to me when you'll be back. I've always wished to go there, The pale girl declared.
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Sasha took Anastasia's frail hands in hers and swore to take her on a trip with her one day. The girl put on a sad smile. Deep down she knew she could never explore the big wide world, but she thanked Sasha anyways. 

• -Now, it's your turn to answer my questions. What are you? Sasha asked. 
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• -Well, the members of my family all have physical and psychological characteristics in common with animals from the forest. My mother and my younger sister, whom you met earlier, share abilities with rabbits. Sadly, because of my weak body, my abilities were unable to develop but I guess I would have been like my mother. However, I do have an innate ability to sense animals' emotions. It's the only thing that makes me special, she declared in disappointment. If it wasn't for that, we would be the same. humans. 
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• -Ana! You ARE special, don't even try to deny it! I barely know you, but you are so smart! A lot smarter than me, Sasha admitted, embarrassed. 
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• -Sasha no you-
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• -Sasha! Youhou! Join me, my dear, I have a surprise for you! Lysandra screamed in the distance. 
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• -Sorry, Ana, I have to go now. Goodbye!
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The little girl ran towards the angel. Lysandra gave her a beautiful leather bag embroidered with multicoloured flowers. 

• -Wow! How pretty! Sasha said in amazement as she took it from the angel's hand. Woh, it's heavy! Wha- baby dragon?! 
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• -I bought this bag so your little friend could safely travel in your company, happily explained the angel.
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• -Thank you, Lysandra! Said Sasha as she hugged the angel. 
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• -I am pleased that you like my present. Now, come with me, we'll buy you clothes for your trip.