70 Celene Just as I was about to stumble under the wave of dizziness, a hand shot out, firm, steadying me before I could fall flat on my face in front of Pecan's mocking eyes. “Whoa, Careful there,” the light, teasing voice said. I blinked, turning to see a girl who looked to be around my age, her bright green eyes framed by a halo of wild fiery red hair tied into a messy bun. The girl holding me up had an easy grin, one that somehow managed to calm me. "Are you all right?" she asked, her gaze flicking to Pecan briefly before looking back at me. I—uh, yes. I’m fine,” I stammered, though my legs were still shaky. She gave a short nod but didn't release me her grip remained steady, and I couldn’t help but lean into her support slightly. Her presence felt so natural and familiar that it threw me off, before I could ask about it, Pecan’s icy voice cut through the moment. "I don’t recall inviting you into this conversation, Zara." She crossed her arms, her lips curling into a snee
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