Mr. Leighton gestured to a circle of chairs near the table. "Come, sit. Let's talk properly."
The group nodded and took their seats. Moments later, a young woman approached with a tray of drinks, tall glasses filled with cool herbal tea. She had short brown hair that curled just slightly at the ends, and her eyes were a striking, luminous yellow.
Clarissa's expression lit up. "Dori…?"
The girl looked up and smiled. "You still recognize me, Clarissa?"
Clarissa stood up halfway, surprised and delighted. "Of course I do. How have you been? You've grown even more beautiful."
Dori laughed lightly. "Maybe it's because I've been eating regularly for once."
Emma added, "You do look much healthier now."
Dori nodded, her tone warm. "And you too, Emma. It's good to see you both."
She set down the tray on the table and stepped back. "Please, enjoy the drinks."
