Cara grew bored waiting downstairs, so she slipped up the grand staircase and quieted her steps as she entered the guest room. She walked over to the bed, looking down at Daphne, who was sleeping soundly under the thick, plush duvet. "Hmm... She's actually quite pretty," Cara murmured to herself, a soft smile tugging at her lips as she crossed her arms. She stood there for a few moments, admiring the sharp symmetry of the girl's face. "Am I supposed to wake you up or what? We really need to talk," Cara whispered, breaking her own trance. She snorted softly at herself and began to wander around the cavernous bedroom, inspecting the decor. A rustle of sheets cut her short; Daphne was stirring, her eyelids fluttering open. "I'm so sorry, Miss Cara," Daphne gasped, bolting upright into a sitting position. "I fell asleep." Cara turned around, waving her hand dismissively. "No, it's completely fine. I'm the one who should apologize for waking you. But it's actually good timing because we
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