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2024-10-29 19:42:56Before Adrian's attack.
Rakia's POV
"Hey guys!" I hurried back to our small campsite. "Look, I found blackberries!"
"What?" Richard turned to me, right after fixing the tea kettle above the fire. "I can't remember the last time I tasted those fruits."
"Me neither," I chuckled, settling down next to Luca. "When we were kids, Riley and I used to pluck them anytime we went fishing with our fathers."
"Who's Riley?" Richard asked. "Your brother?"
"No, but I wish he was," I replied, smiling at the image of my friend in my head. "Riley is my best friend. We've known each other like... forever. We basically grew up together."
"Huh, th
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