"Hey Rose," Ivy greeted warmly as she approached, extending her arms outward in a friendly gesture, offering Rose a handshake. Rose hesitated for a moment, keeping her hands comfortably by her side, but she maintained a polite demeanor. "Hello, Ivy," she replied, her voice carrying a hint of reserve. A smile graced Ivy's face, though a faint sense of realization crossed her features. "Ah, I understand now," she remarked, noticing that Rose wasn't reciprocating the handshake. A slight blush tinted Ivy's cheeks as she withdrew her hand, feeling a tinge of embarrassment at the misstep. Don't you worry, Rose," she continued, her voice gentle. "I'm not here to cause any problems. In fact, I was just about to leave." Rose mustered a faint smile and nodded, finding comfort in the fact that she didn't have to come up with a better response. Words
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