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Ana smiled to herself as she hopped down off the stage, thrilled with the outcome of the auction. So many people in town had been nice and bid on her despite her being new to town and a complete stranger! It was heartwarming. She had originally signed up for the auction thinking it would be a good way to meet new people and find some new friends for her new life. However, her plan quickly changed when the Russian man, Moxi, began to compete for a date with her. He wasn’t exactly a stranger anymore, but it seemed like she had made a new friend after all. They had shared a couple drinks together over a few games of cornhole earlier in the day and she was flattered that he hadn’t gotten sick of her yet. Even if he was just doing it for charity, it was sweet. He interested her and she supposed she must’ve interested him, too. 

Looking around, Ana tried to spot the blonde man in the crowd so that she could thank him, but was interrupted as another woman called out and approached her. [color=F5E5B7]“Are you… Ana Rork? The teachers at the academy have just been talking all about this new pretty blonde woman, and I just had to come and welcome you to our town!”[/color] 

[color=FFC300][i]‘Teachers?’[/i][/color] Ana thought, wondering how any teachers had heard of her at all. She hadn’t been to any schools. [color=FFC300][i]‘Oh. The cashier… ’[/i][/color] She remembered a grocery store cashier who had mentioned that she was a fourth grade teacher working part time for the grocery store while school was out for the summer. People weren’t kidding about news traveling fast in small towns! 

[color=F5E5B7]“This is for you, by the way!”[/color]

[color=FFC300]"Oh, wow!"[/color] Ana’s blue eyes grew wide and sparkled as she looked at the beautiful basket of assorted items that was offered to her. Purposefully, Ana did not correct the woman on the incorrect last name that she had. It was better that way. [color=FFC300]"You did all this for me? You really didn’t have to, but wow! I’m so honored, thank you so much!"[/color]

Seeing the woman's attention snap away, Ana followed her gaze to find another couple being playful with each other near the stage. Ana smiled, thinking the scene was rather cute until she heard the crash of glass against the ground. Ana jumped and turned her attention back to the taller woman, finding the basket on the ground and the woman in what appeared to be shock. 

[color=FFC300]"Oh, no. Are you okay?"[/color] Ana asked, looking her over to see if any of the shattered glass had injured her. Noticing liquid leaking out from the broken bottle of Fireball, Ana immediately went into action and picked up the books from the basket to try and save them. With the books gathered in one arm, Ana picked up the large pieces of glass and gathered them into the alcohol soaked basket, hoping to save anyone at the festival from stepping on glass. [color=FFC300]"There we go."[/color] She looked back up at the woman and saw the tears trailing down her cheeks. Ana frowned and stood, picking up the basket holding the broken glass. [color=FFC300]"It’s okay, the rest of the basket is saved!"[/color] She forced a smile, hoping to lighten the mood. Was the woman upset about the basket or… Ana turned her head to look at the couple again, watching the man set down the girl who she assumed to be his girlfriend. 

Ana turned her attention back to the gift giver, [color=FFC300]"You want to get out of here?"[/color] She wasn’t exactly sure what the situation was, but clearly this stranger was upset and Ana was happy to provide a distraction if that’s what she needed. [color=FFC300]"Since you know my name, what’s yours?"[/color] 


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