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Tom looked up slowly, trying to take it all in and process what was happening. Somehow he was transported to the castle in the painting, and now it seems that he's stuck here. He was scared; he obviously wouldn't know anyone here, he was stuck here for who knows how long, and, the first problem, the person who came to him was a girl.

He tried to say something, but of course couldn't. But, after a few seconds of trying, he did manage to say a simple word: "H-hello."