The next day dawned bright and fresh, as if nature itself was in a good mood for the little excursion ahead.
Anna, excited yet a bit nervous, had spent the morning trying to avoid Margaret's group.
She knew that after the small victory the previous day, things could be tense between them. However, Leo's presence by her side proved to be the perfect shield.
He, always relaxed and confident, managed to deflect any unwanted attention, and together they spent time playing with the other children from the orphanage.
Anna decided not to use her ability during the games. She won a few matches, enough to maintain her reputation among the other kids, but she also lost others.
She felt it was fair not to use her power for something as trivial as a simple game.
Besides, she didn't want to draw too much attention.
As the agreed time approached, Anna and Leo headed to the spot where the teacher had told them they would meet for the outing.
