“It would be good to have a friend with me,” Priya said instead. “If… if you want to come. It might be an adventure.” “An adventure,” Sima said flatly. “It’s war, Pri. It’s going to be a nightmare.” “You’re probably right.” “Going with you would be… Pri, you shouldn’t have asked me.” “But I have,” Priya said. “And I mean it. If you want to come—there’s a place for you. I just can’t promise it’s a safe one.” For a moment, Sima was silent. Then she sighed and bowed her head. Priya could see the new looseness in her shoulders, and the smile growing on her mouth. Then Sima straightened up and
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I LOVE THEIR FRIENDSHIP
