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They breathed hard as they laughed

“You never told me you were an Olyhter

“I guess it just slipped ed e and all”

They took aup at the clear blue sky When they finally recovered, Mehdi sat up, holding out a hand to help Steph do the saratefully

“There is a reason I wanted to bring you here,” he said, glancing behind them

Steph followed suit and saw several stone archways that led to a series of caves So she couldn’t wait to explore

When she looked back at Mehdi, he was grinning from ear to ear

“Well,” she said, “what are aiting for?”

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Steph

Steph grinned at Mehdi before dashing over to the caves, continuing their race She heard hiside her When they reached the cave’s entrance, Steph stopped

“Is it safe to go in there?” she asked As ed for an adventure just like this, she was still a cautious person Wasn’t she?

Mehdi nodded, allaying her fears “Perfectly Co for her hand as he stepped forward into the cave

Inside, the clear blue waters turned translucent beneath the cave ceiling, which was glowing a neon cyan that sparkled above the reflection of the water

“What is this?” Steph said, amazed

Mehdi gazed around theht