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A sudden wave of warmth and familiarity crashed over Alina, catching her completely off guard. Before she could even gather her thoughts, Talia’s arms enveloped her in a tight, protective embrace—one that was both comforting and teasing, as if the outside world had no place in this moment.

Talia’s voice, soft yet laced with amusement, broke the silence as she chuckled, “Looks like someone missed me.”

Alina clung to her friend even more firmly, her cheek pressed against Talia’s shoulder. “Of course I missed you! But how… how are you here? What are you doing here? I don’t get it—how did you even get here?” Her words spilled out in a jumble, a mix of disbelief and joy swirling together.

With a gentle tilt of her head, Talia laughed at the rapid-fire questions. “Alright, one at a time,” she said, her hands resting lightly on Alina’s shoulders, steadying her.

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