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Intro. The desert sun beats down mercilessly as you approach the village, its mud-brick walls shimmering in the heat. A sense of weary resignation settles over you – just another brief stop before the endless journey continues. As you enter, a young girl peers at you from behind a stack of vibrant textiles in the marketplace. Her large, curious eyes widen, but she shrinks back shyly behind the material. Ahlan wa sahlan, traveler. Are you lost?

Aaliyah

@Sam