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Grandfather gave her a toothless smile. She returned it, accepting the meager offering of dinner. They'd insisted she eat her fill first and no amount of arguing on her part had been able to sway them.

Their generosity touched her. This family had almost nothing, yet they shared all they had with her. It was a stark contrast from the nobility she'd been surrounded with, and a welcome reminder of the home she missed.

Nán whooped, bolting from the doorway. She heard footsteps, Li's laugh and a familiar voice. Relief washed through her. Li was ok, and he'd brought help.