c. 21

"There's our nature girl.

Oh, um, heheh, since I've got nothing to do, I'm drawing in the mud. Do you guys want to play X and O?

Ewww... Girl, please, here's my phone, do something that isn't this, sis.

I don't want it.

Gasp, whatttttt!!!!!

I'm shocked and Mel looks stunned. Mel, you there? Hello? (Waves hand around her) Hey, earth to Mel!

Ari, there's no point in waving your hand in my face. Yes, I see you, and I'm just shocked, that's all.

Grab a stick and let's play with Anjalie, Ari.

Ew, I'm not playing in mud. You guys do whatever you're doing. As for Anjalie, this needs to be studied. I'm doing research on my phone and also playing games. Do you hear me, Anjalie!!!!!!

...Looks like that's checked out. I guess I should be happy for Anjalie. I missed seeing her like this, but it's shocking that it happened this quick for her to reconnect to her normal ways and activities. I've always liked nature: the leaves, the vibe, the rivers, the messy aesthetic of it all, the way seeds grow into such massive trees from a little tiny seed that can fit into your hand to a massive tree that has life like ours. Nature truly is amazing..."