Emily stood furiously before the commander of the valley's guards. Her heart pounded with worry for her missing children, and she couldn't understand why the valley's defenses were so impenetrable. It was never like that before.
"I've told you repeatedly," she began, "my children came this way, and I must find them. I have no time to waste!"
The commander, a stern figure with a deep sense of responsibility for the valley's safety, responded firmly, "Ma'am, I understand your concern, but this valley is well-protected, and we cannot allow anyone to enter without proper authorization. Moreover, we have no records of your children's arrival."
Her frustration boiled over, and she clenched her fists. "You don't understand! They may be in danger since they didn’t go back home last night."
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