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Where do I insert this again, Allapo?" Zarinna asked, her eyes intently upon the shuttle as she waited for Allapo Lumnay's instruction.
The old lady held her hand and lead it across the warp, "Here," She breathed, "You have to make sure you alternate where you insert the shuttle, okay?"
"Alright, Allapo," She nodded in percipience.
"So, how's the weaving lessons so far?" David asked as he stepped out of the house. Zarinna turned her gaze towards him momentarily,
"It's going well, Manung" She replied, returning her gaze to the half-done fabric before her. "It's harder than how I imagined it." Zarinna bit her lip, squinting through the strands of thread as she inserted the shuttle once more.
David chuckled and sat beside them, "Well at least you got to have your dream fulfilled, right?"
Zarinna released a quiet laugh, nodding in assent as he spoke. "Yeah, you're right, Manung. By the way," She anchored her gaze upon him and spoke, "What did Pastor Nestor say?"
"Ah, yes," David began, gazing afar as he continued to speak, "The mission trip to Kalinga will push through. The brethren in there have already prepared for the coming activity,"
Zarinna nodded and refocused her eyes to what she was doing. "That's great then! I'm excited to be able to visit Kalinga for the first time," Zarinna remarked with a smile.
"But David?" Allapo Lumnay spoke up, "Be careful as you go there, okay? The place you're going to is known for being a nest for terrorists." Zarinna's movements came to a halt as she listened.
"Terrorists?" She asked her gaze upon Allapo Lumnay.
"Yes, Balasang, don't you know? The RPA just recently attacked a village in there, taking their food supplies and some say even a young woman with them," She informed,
"Really?" Zarinna lowered her gaze, "Oh my goodness, I guess we do have to be careful then,"
"Allapo!" A woman's voice was heard from the wooden fence of Allapo Lumnay's house, interrupting David as he was about to speak.
Zarinna darted her gaze towards the woman, and was astonished as she saw Lauren's form become clearer as she approached. What is she doing here? She lowered her head in haste, the tension once more intensifying at Lauren's presence. Ever since the incident in the woods, Zarinna couldn't help but notice the cold and spiteful treatment Lauren had been giving her. Wonder once again claimed her thoughts, and she released a long sigh.
"Oh, how are you, Balasang?" Allapo Lumnay greeted as she saw Lauren approach.
"I've been well, Allapo!" Lauren replied, "I've missed coming here!" Zarinna studied them from the corner of her eye, slightly ashamed as the woman walked past her like she wasn't even there.
