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she giggled for the nth time. this is the first time lovereign giggled so many times just because of this kid’s cuteness. “i’m sure you won’t disappoint me!!” and then, an idea pops out of her mind. “speaking of best shot, do you mind if i’ll take photos of your future artworks? it would be amazing!!” just the thought of her giving best shots of this young painter’s masterpiece will be a bop.

i cheekily smiled as i accepted the pouch, grasping it with my right hand. "thank you so much!!" i genuinely thanked the lad before peeking inside the pouch. the smile that was plastered on my face even grew bigger after having a whiff of the cookies. i lifted up my gaze, stretching out an arm for a handshake. "you can call me roe!! as long as you treat me nice and let me have your cookies often, then i'd be glad to be acquainted with you!!" 

Lila let out a soft giggle at Asher's enthusiasm, it's like the kid's enthusiasm is rubbing off on her. She kinda feel bad about lying, though. But hasn't she been lying to everyone in this camp about her age..?
          
          "To tell you the truth, of course, my real age is not 12, although, I do go around telling everyone in the camp that I am one, but it's only because I don't want to be teased for my age! I like teasing but I don't like being teased." She jutted her lips, forming a pout. "Only the Camp Directress knows my real age." Fingers fidgeting, she continued, "So, you can treat me like an equal or someone younger than you..." 

she nods slowly while giving them a thumbs up. "yes, yes. tama ka. ang dark ng name ko ‘no? does it fit me ba? ‘di naman, right?" she asked conyo-ly.

napangiti nalang nang mapait si shun. “siguro nga.” napakibit balikat ito at inakbayan ang mukhang bata na to. “ashu ashu parang aso tuloy ano ba yan dami kong naiisip sa pangalan mo ssob.” napakamot ito sa ulo. “iisipin ko nalang sneeze yan hahahahahaha”

napakunot ng noo si cid habang pinapakinggan ang sinasabi ni asher, "ashu? asu? aso?" sambit nito ng may hilaw na ngiti sa mukha, napakamot naman siya sa ulo dahil napagtanto niya na wala na naman siya sa tamang pag iisip
          
          "brylle nalang ang itatawag ko sayo para maiba" tumango tango ito sa magandang naisip 

"h-hi!!! um,, sure! let's be friends hehe- i'm yukioka tomori." i softly waved my hand, feeling a bit shy with a new face in front of me. "but you can call me yuki! or tomo, whatever is fine with me." i took the little red pouch and opened it. "woah, a bunch of cookies and candies! i bet they're delicious, wanna eat it with me?" 

tumawa si zuri. "kasing ganda ko ba, asher?!" 

Napangiti ng bahagya si Enzo sa inakto ni Asher. "Oo naman, bakit hindi?" napatigil siya sandali sa sinabi ng kausap. "Kuya Enzo? Ilang taon ka na ba bata?" natatawang tanong nito.

“ooooooh so you have that kind of connection!! i hope you could be like van gogh? i forgot his name but i’m sure you’ll be better than him. fighting!!” she took a thumbs up. “yay! i’ll be waiting for you great great masterpiece kiddo!!” she smiled.