Kayden’s povThe meeting continued to go on for another hour.The elders spoke most about the schools, the security and the food supplies. “Kayden,” my father said, “you should check the southern border this week.”“Yes, Father,” I said.“Mira will go with you,” my stepmother said.A gasp escaped my mouth as I looked at Mira. She looked at me.We didn't say anything.“Is that alright?” my father asked.“Yes,” I said, quickly. “Fine,” Mira said.“Good,” my stepmother said, smiling. “You guys should make a good team then.”The meeting ended a short time later as no the elders stood and, one by one, bowed before they went away. My stepmother leaned closer to me. “Go and speak with her and bond with your sister,” she whispered.I nodded. If only she knew how corny that sounded.I stood up and I walked over to Mira. She was still sitting down.“Mira,” I said as she looked at me.“Yes?”“I just…” I hesitated. “I just wanted to say hello.”"Hello," she said."Can we talk?" I asked.“Here?
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