"Be sure to do your best, brother," Gina said with a radiant smile lighting up her beautiful, youthful face. Her words were filled with encouragement and genuine care for her brother's success.
"Thanks, Gina," Orion replied with a grateful smile as he appreciated his sister's encouragement. Her support meant a lot to him.
Once she received her response, Gina returned to her sitting position, observing as Orion and Fiona-the-well woman spread the mat together, with Fiona straightening the other side. When they finished, they both entered the mat and sat facing each other.
Orion glanced around to ensure everyone was ready. With nods of approval from his mother, Aunt Greta, Grandma Meldra, and even a mischievous chuckle from Grandma Derry, clearly directed towards him, Orion shifted his gaze back to Fiona-the-well woman. Her wide smile indicated that she was eagerly waiting for him to begin.
