Self Discovery

Nadia led Ava through a hidden part behind their cave, into the back of the rogues’ house. Ava was surprised and yelped in astonishment. Nadia shushed her and led her to the barn at the back of the house, which served as the rogues’ store.

‘There is food,’ Nadia told Ava. ‘Take what you need quickly; we must get back to our task’.

‘But, it is the rogues’ food Ava. This is stealing; I have never stolen anything in my life and I will not start now’.

‘They brought you to this forest and should be responsible for you. You can pay back with fruits.’

‘Okay, I think you are right. I will just borrow these for now and pay back when I get those juicy oranges tomorrow. They do not even have any orange left.’ Ava responded as she took an empty box and noiselessly packed some foods inside. She took bread, biscuits, jam, dried fish and smoked meat. She was careful not to take much, in order not arouse suspicion. She did not touch their basket of fruits, for she had her own store of those.

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