The afternoon sun streamed through the canopy of leaves, casting dappled patterns across the wooden table. The plates were already half-empty as the group of four diligently finished everything.
Lucille smiled as she wiped her mouth with the back of her hand. She enjoyed having such a warm and lively meal.
Not only with Ashrik, but also with Hazel and Regina, whom she had just met.
Next to the table, the satiated Dobby and Ponyo were lying on the grass. Their tongues lolled as their tails wagged happily, content with their lunch.
Hazel leaned back in her seat with a grin. Her eyes darted playfully between Lucille and Ashrik as an idea crossed her mind.
"Brother Zhai, we should hold a feast tonight. We need to welcome Sister Lucy properly. A welcome party!"
Regina nodded, quickly swallowing her last bite. "A good idea. It's been a while since we celebrated anything anyway."
