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Ariana and Mary
Mary O'Connor: I sat down, hoping for some ideas for the banner I was working on. I finally met someone who was interested in joining a band with me and offered that I make posters.

Ariana Reed: Ari was in her sad mood. She missed Jeremy and Sammy and her parents. She was just sad

Mary O'Connor: "Oh! " I exclaimed as an idea hit me. I grabbed out my sketch boo and pencils and started drawing. "Hmm....that looks simply awful." I crumpled up the paper in frustration.

Mary O'Connor: I looked up. "Oh. Thanks." I grabbed it and stuffed it in my satchel. "I'm Mary." I said, standing up and holding my hand out.

Mary O'Connor: I looked down at my fingernails. "They're gone." I mumbled.

Mary O'Connor: I looked at her. "Really? My dad died a couple of years ago. He died to a fire, trying to save Mum and I."

Mary O'Connor: "Wow...what a..strange coincidence. I guess. "I stared off into the distance.

Mary O'Connor: I started drawing on my sketch pad. Lost deep in  my thoughts.

Mary O'Connor: "A poster. It's for my band. Well, future band. " I explained.

Mary O'Connor: "Really? That's so cool! What  instruments to you play? I play Piano and Violin. And I sing. "

Mary O'Connor: ​​​​​​ "That is so cool! I'm taking guitar lessons from a friend but it's only once a month.." I looked back down at my horrible drawing.

Mary O'Connor: I smiled. "Thanks for the offer, but I think I'm good for now." I tore the page off of my sketch pad and crumpled it. I stuffed it in my satchel were the 7 others were. I turned to her and studied her. " you know what? "

Mary O'Connor: "You look a lot like my dad."

Mary O'Connor: "It's...it's probably just a coincidence. I don't remember dad having any siblings. " I hugged my legs, trying not to get my hopes up.
Mary O'Connor: "It...doesn't make any sense. I still think it's a coincidence. " I hugged my legs tighter.

Mary O'Connor: "I kind have a place. I found this house. It's old and dusty. And cold. And it makes me sneeze like crazy. But, it works. "

Valeria and Natalie
VALERIA KORDAN: Valeria, engrossed in her music sheets, walked straight into someone. She stumbled back and said, “Oh, I’m so sorry! I didn’t see you there!”

VALERIA KORDAN: Valeria brightened as the other girl pointed it out. “Yeah! You like music too?”

VALERIA KORDAN: “I play the piano, and sometimes sing too,” Valeria said. “What about you?”

VALERIA KORDAN: Valeria smiled at her. “That’s great... oh, forgive my manners! I’m Valeria Kordan. And you are....?”

VALERIA KORDAN: Valeria thought about that. “Well, you already know my passion for music, so um, I’m a Guster, have an older sister, and have a very bif sweet tooth.”

VALERIA KORDAN: Valeria nodded her head in agreement. “It is. It’s peaceful, yet always bustling with elves. A nice balance, if you ask me.”

VALERIA KORDAN: Valeria sighed. “Unfortunately, yes. I do. Do you?”

VALERIA KORDAN: Valeria blew a strand of her dark hair out of her face. “Sadly, no one has decided I’m worthy enough for their attention, so no. Nobody’s asked me yet.”

VALERIA KORDAN: Valeria have Natalie a sad smile. “I hope you’re right.” She nudged her. “So, anyone special in your life?”

VALERIA KORDAN: Valeria groaned. “Oh come on, tell me! I hate being left in suspense!” She made pleading eyes at her. “Please? With a cherry on top?”

VALERIA KORDAN: “Aha! So there is somebody!” Valeria cried with a smug smile. “If I don’t know this person, then I expect an introduction!”