[He's always so cheerful. Even as a cheerful person herself, Umeka doesn't understand how Richie can be so upbeat all the time.] Looks like it, doesn't it? But Countshire is a continent and a half away. The school is safe.
[She forces a grin and pats Richie's hand, even though in her mind, that is the real Countshire being swallowed up.]
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[She forces a grin and pats Richie's hand, even though in her mind, that is the real Countshire being swallowed up.]