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Rapping on the bedroom door with the knuckles of her closed fist, Anna waited for the muffled “Come in,” from the other side. Three days had passed since the ambassadors had announced the completion of their negotiations. Copies of the treaty had been sent to Earth and Leyria via the SlipGate network, and apparently, both worlds were more than happy to sign on. In an hour, they would be going downstairs for the closing ceremonies.
When she poked her head through the door, she saw Claire sitting at a vanity across from the foot of the bed. The girl had her back turned as she stared intently into the large mirror, and she seemed pleased by what she saw.
Anna stepped into the room with her hands in her pockets, smiling sheepishly at the floor under her feet. “How's it going in here?” Fo
