Phoenix Maplewood a lesson in love

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She didn't have to wait long for two young ones to answer her academic summons. First there was Esaro... natch. And bearing duck, no less. Then there was a girl who looked like she'd been torn to shreds and put back together again. Shreya had seen ugly things before (e.g. she'd seen her own reflection), so was unstirred by her appearance. Not quite, Esaro, she said with a smile. Come to join us, hm? What's your name? she added nicely to the newcomer.