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"Ta'liyah!" Anahera called out for her daughter whilst turning her head towards the sleeping girl.

Ta'liyah awoke from her slumber. "Mama..?" She spoke tiredly as she stretched. Her eyes peaked out towards the open doorway.

Seeing her mother.. along with Tsireya, Rotxo, and.. him.

Leaning against the frame, his penetrating eyes set on her.

Pursing her lips, she felt her face flush. She had carelessly slept in. "Sorry.. I'll be right out." The teen quipped, running a hand through her hair.

Tsireya hurriedly gestured for the two silently gawking boys to stand further outside and away from the entrance.

Ta'liyah gave the girl a small smile. Making her way towards where she kept her garments.

Choosing a thinly threaded white shirt & the small white loincloth that went with it. Along with the adorning accessories she always wore.

As Ta'liyah changed she swept her long hair over her own shoulders. Unintentionally revealing Tsireya the ink tattoo that rested on the back of her neck. The arrow design was all too familiar to that of her brothers.

The initial just gave it all away.

Tsireya set her jaw & looked away. She had an idea of what had happened between her brother and best friend those two years ago.. but, it wasn't clear.

Nobody really knew what happened. Nobody, except for the two themselves.

Before Tsireya could notice, Ta'liyah wrapped an arm around hers. Sliding a beautifully newly crafted armband up. It was a small piece of woven dry seaweed decorated with small versatile stones.

"It's beautiful," Tsireya spoke in awe, the two boys observing their little interaction.

One of them clenching his jaw.

"Mm," Ta'liyah shyly smiled, she'd made it just last night with the items she'd collected the day before.

"You have to remember to invite me when you're making new things, 'Liyah.." Tsireya mused, "I've also got a gift for you.. but it's a little unfinished."

"Of course." Ta'liyah promised.

After a moment Tsireya gestured for the boys to begin walking with the girls following behind.

Tsireya knew the girl was no longer fond of her brother. She made a pact within herself to make the two interact as little as needed.

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The four Metkayina teens were now outside the Sully Marui Pod.

All of the Sully children came out one by one.

Ta'liyah could feel her best friend instantly brighten up, seeing Lo'ak come out. Whilst Neteyam, Kiri and..

Little Tuk, who immediately went to hug Ta'liyah. Earning a chuckle from her siblings and the two Metkayina girls.

Ta'liyah playfully pet the girls hair as Tsireya explained that for todays lesson the Sully children will simply be diving. It'll be a way to get them to know the environment.

Without another word the two Metkayina boys dived into the oceans waters. The two brothers threw themselves in, along with Tsireya following shortly after.

Ta'liyah gave Tuk a reassuring nod as Kiri then jumped in, "It'll be ok, I'll be right behind you."

Tuk beamed, "Don't worry I know how to swim!" She gleefully shouted before jumping in.

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