56. Secrets

[corrinesbell]

...There's a calendar on the wall here. Is it right? Is today really the 30th day of the seventh month? Because if it is, I gotta know!

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[corrinesbell]

Who are you, anyway? You never said.

[goldenfirefly.livejournal.com]

Ah, I'm sorry about that... My name is Stella. Stella Coolidge. My home is the village of the Ferines, so I know of such traditions and rules.

[corrinesbell]

What kinda village is that? *she doesn't look like a ninja*

[goldenfirefly.livejournal.com]

[lol, no, not a ninja at all] A village with people who can breathe underwater.

[corrinesbell]

...

Is this like that lady who told me we were on the moon?

[goldenfirefly.livejournal.com]

This village is filled with people from different places with unique abilities. And that one is mine.

[corrinesbell]

So is it really part of my training? Grandpa picked a stupid time to send me out like this. It's not fair.

[goldenfirefly.livejournal.com]

I wouldn't think so... And you're not alone, Sheena. We're here to help you if you wish for it.

[corrinesbell]

I didn't say I was alone. And I don't need help with anything, either. I'm not just some helpless kid, you know. I'm gonna be Chief someday.

[goldenfirefly.livejournal.com]

Mm, that wasn't what I was implying. But one could always use the support of friendship.

[corrinesbell]

None of my friends are here.

[goldenfirefly.livejournal.com]

There's no harm in making new ones, right? At least, for the time that you're here.

[corrinesbell]

How do I know I can trust you?

[goldenfirefly.livejournal.com]

I don't expect you to trust me right away, but... I do trust you, and I hope you can consider me a friend as much as I do you.

[corrinesbell]

You trust me? ...How come?

[goldenfirefly.livejournal.com]

Because I know you're a good and brave girl. And trustworthy, too.

[corrinesbell]

...But why do you say all that stuff?

...Today's special 'cause it's my birthday.

[goldenfirefly.livejournal.com]

I just have a feeling... And we Ferines are also known for our intuition. ♥ [That's a lie, but a good explanation, she thinks.]

Is it, really? Well then... Happy Birthday! I know you're not in your village to celebrate it, but I still give you well wishes for this day.

[corrinesbell]

I wish I was in the village. Grandpa always lets me have the day to myself.