"We're looking for Kelly. Is she around?"
Ali was naturally vivacious and knew all the young females in the singles' dormitory.
Ali rubbed her chin in thought. "She seems to have gone out bright and early this morning. I think she went to look for a male named Tiger."
Ophelia and Zerev exchanged a glance. It seemed they were too late.
"Sister, do you need Kelly for something?" Ali was naturally inquisitive.
"Yes, there's something I want to ask her."
Ali glanced around. Seeing that no one was paying attention to them, she pulled Ophelia behind a tree to whisper.
"Sister, I have to tell you, I really don't like the male pursuing Kelly."
"You mean Tiger?"
"Yes, that's him."
"What did he do to you? Did he bully you in secret?" Ophelia asked. Ali was usually very even-tempered; she rarely expressed dislike for anyone.
Ali shook her head. "No, nothing like that.
