"Hello Delta. How are you feeling?"
Delta looked around her, seeing the massive computers, then noticing a smiling face in front of her. She frowned. "Did I fall asleep?"
"For a little while"
Delta blinked. It had been a good sleep. "Shall I go now?"
"If you like. There are a lot of new people for you to meet."
"I like new people. I hope they're nice." Delta climbed out of the chair, making her way to the door and down the stairs. The wood railing felt smooth and cool against her hand. Her feet hit the floor with a soft sound, muffled as they walked across the floor, taking in the scenery. She turned a corner, eyeing the pool. "Swimming is nice." She stopped and stared, then jumped slightly as something touched her shoulder. She turned around, staring into chocolate brown eyes. She smiled. "Hello."
"I'm Echo." The girl smiled sweetly, causing a warm, fuzzy feeling inside Delta.
"I'm Delta."
Echo paused, seeming to search the new girl's face. "Do you like books?"
"Yes."
"I'm going to read a book; would you like to come?" The girl's words were hypnotizing. Delta smiled.
"I'd like that."
"Good." Echo reached out, gently taking Delta's hand, leading her over to a secluded corner. "Sit here." Echo pointed to the couch, then picked a book up off the floor. "This is a book about princesses; do you like princesses?"
"Yes." Delta answered absently, observing her new friend. The girl gracefully sat down next to Delta, flipping a strand of hair over her shoulder. Delta felt her cheeks warm to look at her.
"This is a story about a princess." Echo opened the book to the first page, running her hand over the picture. "See? She's pretty."
Delta stared at Echo, then looked at the book. "Yes, she is." She snuggled up to Echo, laying her head on her shoulder as Echo began to read.
"Once upon a timeā¦"
