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Wren looked surprised. “You’re not cooking, Jessa p>
Jessa shot him a sideways glance. “Why do I have to play cook and maid for you every single time?
“You’re all big, strapping men. What’s so hard about making your own meal p>
Wren blinked. “But everything we make tastes terrible p>
Jessa shrugged. “Not my problem. You wouldn’t pay attention when I tried to teach you p>
Specter turned to her. “What about you and the Guide p>
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Jessa nodded toward the fence. “We were planning a light supper of mixed fruits and veggies. Cool and refreshing.
“You all showed up out of nowhere with no warning. Figure out your own dinner p>
Lyra listened quietly.
It seemed there were things even Jessa did not know.
Jasper spoke up. “In that case, I’ll head over to Clover’s place for a meal p>
Wren grinned. “I’m going to Ruth’s p>
Lyra chuckled inwardly. These people never go hungry, no matter where they are.
Reid glanced at Kael and Avery. “What about you two p>
Kael paused for a second.
“Whatever,” he said flatly.
Avery said nothing, caught up in his usual tangled thoughts.
Specter turned to Jessa. “I’d like to try what you two are having p>
Jessa told him, “Fix it yourself. Eat whatever you want p>
The group was about to split up when August, overlooked by everyone, spoke in a mournful tone. “What about me? ”
Jessa said, “I already told you. Go wherever you want for food p>
August looked at Lyra.
Then his lower lip trembled, and he whined, “ Jessa … you know I never had an older sister growing up p>
Jessa’s face twisted into a pained grimace, shuddering at the cringe.
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Lyra clamped a hand over her mouth, laughing until she bent over.
Seeing her laugh, Specter broke into a silly grin too.
“Wren, get this guy away from me!” Jessa ordered, pointing at August.
Wren, who had been laughing a moment before, lost his smile at once.
…Nope. He steals food from kids. I’m too embarrassed to bring him anywhere p>
Lyra’s shoulders shook with fresh laughter.
Jessa froze, then looked at Jasper.
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Jasper said, “Last time, he sat on Ruth’s reading glasses and broke them. Then he left without saying anything. Her husband sat down afterward and got pricked. I’m not taking him to cause more trouble p>
Jessa stared at the troublesome August, deep in thought.
August put on an innocent look. “I got pricked too! I kept quiet and bore the pain so Ruth wouldn’t worry p>
Jasper retorted, “Sure. Ruth couldn’t see without her glasses. She saw you clutching your rear on your way out and thought she’d kept you chatting too long p>
Lyra fell silent.
One joke had barely ended when another popped right behind it.
August looked exasperated.
He’d been so thoughtful, enduring the pain quietly so the old woman wouldn’t blame herself.
And not a single person appreciated it?
Lyra and Jessa ate a simple meal, then sat under the newly grown vine trellis to relax.
She stretched, tilting her head to stare at the tiny green buds blooming above, amazed.
These vines grew unbelievably fast.
The dwarf ponies were let out to play. Some raced around, while others wandered over to nudge their heads gently against Lyra and Jessa.
Jessa stroked one of them and suggested, “Let’s take them for a walk. We could use the fresh air too p>
Lyra agreed happily.
The ponies were full of energy. Once released, they trotted off at a quick, clattering gallop.
The two women watched with smiles, walking at an easy pace.
Jessa said, “We should get some dogs to keep them company p>
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She glanced over when Lyra did not speak, still smiling.
“What do you think? Jessa asked again.
Lyra typed, “You hate the trouble of cooking meals for people. Are you sure you want puppies p>
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Jessa replied, “That’s different. At least they’re obedient. I won’t mind caring for them. It’ll be livelier
around here p>
Lyra smiled softly. “It’s up to you p>
Jessa double–checked, “You don’t mind dogs, right p>
Lyra shook her head. “I like them p>
Jessa nodded. “Good p>
They made a circuit, then checked the seeds they had sown in the grass earlier.
“They’ve sprouted. It won’t be long before we see blooms.” Jessa crouched on the ground, her voice bright with anticipation.
Lyra typed. “By then this trellis might already be blooming a second time p>
Jessa stood up, laughing. “As long as the end result is worth it, I don’t mind waiting p>
Once the ponies finished grazing, they headed back.
The others who’d gone to beg meals had returned. They sat together, chatting and laughing like ordinary
young men.
Wren watched them herd the ponies into the fence and asked, confused, “Jessa, why didn’t you ride them p>
Jessa latched the gate, while Lyra waited beside her.
“They feel like small children. I can’t bear riding them p>
Once she finished, the two women turned and walked back.
Jessa looked over. “Did you help with chores after eating at Clover’s p>
Wren answered, “Yeah. I’m bad at cooking, but I know how to do odd jobs p>
Jessa nodded, satisfied.
“How long are you staying p>
Wren said, “We leave tomorrow morning p>
Jessa asked, “Where will you sleep tonight p>
There were several empty cabins nearby for them to use.
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Wren answered, “Not sure yet. We’ll see where the others decide p>
Jessa said, “Alright. Next time you come, bring some pretty puppies”
Wren said, “More animals? ”
Jessa said, “It’ll be lively p>
Wren said, “Aren’t we enough to keep things lively? ”
Jessa replied, “You guys only make noise. Dogs behave better p>
Wren fell speechless.
Lyra listened quietly to the brother and sister banter.
As dusk drew near, the group prepared to head off to rest.
Jessa lived next door, so she waved and left first.
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Reid and the others said goodbye to Lyra and turned to leave, but Lyra reached out and caught Specter’s
wrist.
Specter stopped and turned back, disbelief written across his face.
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