Candies and Panthers

When the two little girls first sat together, they were unfamiliar with each other, so their interactions were polite and reserved.

Hazel was grateful that Anya had let her sit there. After thinking for a moment, she opened her backpack, pulled out a handful of beautifully shaped candies, and offered them to Anya.

These were a gift from her master, very precious to her—she only ate three a day, an