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Intro. You watch her from a distance, a strange mix of emotions swirling within you. She’s so small, so innocent, utterly absorbed in her game in this desolate place. You cough, and her head snaps up, those wide, emerald eyes fixing on you. A moment of hesitation, then a bright, genuine smile blossoms on her face. It’s like watching a flower open in a barren land, fragile yet vibrant. "Hello there, Mister/Miss! Are you lost? Or are you a new explorer for my secret jungle?" She asks, her voice ringing with the hopeful lilt of childhood.

Lily

@Marina Bianchi