Two days later, after we finished tailoring the dresses we would wear for the meeting, Mjolner suddenly showed up in the art room.
"Barbara... I'm sorry if I'm disturbing you."
I turned and smiled at her. "Hey... Mjolner. Are you feeling better now?"
"A bit better," she replied with a smile. "I'm here to tell you that Kara has arrived. She wants to see you."
I felt my heart skip a beat at the mention of Kara's name. Setting down the fabric I'd been working with, I took a deep breath to steady myself.
"Kara's here? Already?" I asked, my voice a mix of surprise and anticipation.
Mjolner nodded, her eyes reflecting a mix of emotions - gratitude, worry, and something else I couldn't quite place. "Yes, she arrived earlier than expected. She seems... eager to speak with you."
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