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(back from maine ^^)

Velina gave a soft sigh, listening to the logic in his words. "I guess, but I'll be in deep trouble if father does send people to look for me. He's just too poor to hire anyone. He's not gonna miss me. He's just gonna be wondering where his 'slave' is. Ever since momma got killed-" she stopped, sighing. She'd already given too much away. "Nevermind. I guess I could go back with you... only gonna get myself killed if I go back." she said, looking down at her soaked dress. The fabric was a bit see-through, but only up to her waist. On her side, a symbol was just barely visible; a star inside a circle. She held her arm so her wouldn't see it. It was a sign of something, but she wasn't sure. "I suppose a little female companionship would be good for your sister. I've never actually talked to her, though."

She got out of the stream and didn't bother trying to dry her dress. It was ruined for good, no use trying to save it. In the woods, she saw a man out of the corner of her eye. "Um... who are you?" she asked softly as he approached. She wondered if this was just another lost soul that hadn't passed on yet. If it was, Josh would surely think she was crazy. After all, the soul was usually only visible to her. The man didn't answer her, but only pointed to the stream. "Um... you died in the stream?" the man simply shrugged and disappeared. She gave a confused sigh. Things were getting very complicated...