Ray walked in, calm as ever, but this time he wasn’t alone. A girl was beside him, clinging to his arm, laughing softly about something he must’ve said. She looked young, maybe around Kaliyah’s age. Her hair was a clean, golden blonde that shimmered as she moved, and her hazel eyes sparkled with a kind of joy that instantly lit up the room.Ray’s face was mostly unreadable, but there was a flicker of affection, when he glanced down at the girl.They walked over to the dining table.The girl beamed. “Hello! You must be Kaliyah,” she said, bright and full of energy. Then she dipped her head slightly, “It’s really nice to meet you, Luna.”Kaliyah blinked at her warmth and then smiled softly. “It’s nice to meet you too.”“I’m Mirella,” the girl added, stretching her hand forward.Kaliyah accepted it with a gentle grip. “I’m Kaliyah.”Mirella’s eyes lit up. “You’re so pretty! I love your eyes.” She leaned in slightly, squinting playfully. “They're like… emerald. No, jade. Really, really p
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