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It took a week for my bruises to heal and the stiffness to leave my bones, but the next Gravlax Tuesday, I was right as rain. Since I missed the last cured salmon day, I was really looking forward to this one.
I shot Ryoko a smile across the dining hall and even mustered a nod for Astrid. We were on neutral to good terms at the moment and I wanted to keep it that way.
I carried my tray to the head table and took my place next to Flavia. I couldn’t believe I was still part of their group after my stunt, but here I was. Lunching with not just the popular kids, but the Heir of the East.
One day, Flavia would be responsible for leading an entire Wind district and she was my friend. So freaking cool.
“I’m really hungry,” I announced to nobody in particular.
“Me too,” Dagmar replied wit
