They had planned everything out in advance as they had a map of the different trials in the state park. It was nearly a perfect day as the sun shined... brightly and the temp was around 70 degrees. They had a back pack filled with the food for their lunch as they set off into the deep dark woods together. The scenery was absolutely beautiful as they took a number of pictures of wildlife and the breath taking views. They laughed and tried not to think about the past. It was all about the future. ”“Even though it works to your benefit?” I asked with an arched eyebrow.Libby laughed, “I sure wouldn’t mind! But we have to do homework.”We finished our homework an hour later, and went to the living room to listen to music on my moms’ stereo until Rachel arrived for Spanish tutoring. When Rachel came in, Libby hugged me, and then left. Rachel and I sat down at the kitchen table and I opened my Spanish book.“Cynthia made a mess of things, didn’t she?” Rachel asked.“Do you know what she. “Probably,” I chuckled. “Not too bored?”“A bit, but the paperwork for the section is all cleared up and orders prepared to replace depleted stocks,” he chuckled.“You were busy,” I nodded. “Flinn and Torun OK?”“Flinn is awake and in the day room, Torun is next on my list.”“I’ll let you get on with it,” I replied and headed for the Healer’s day room to greet my friend, despite it only seeming like a couple of rotations since I’d seen her.We were soon joined by Torun who appeared to be. Viv recognized this and sought to calm her fears. "Wait a minute, girl. I'm trying to help you out, you being a runaway and all." I'll say it again, what do you want?" Like I said, I want to help a girl in distress." I'm not in distress, ' Ellie replied hotly."Them cops come around the corner and see us hollering at one another you'll have plenty of distress, honey." What cops?" Ellie said, suddenly quailing before the woman."Didn't see the sneaky bastards, did you?" No, I..." They'll be coming.
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