Melinda sniffed, wiped a tear from her eye, and looked up at a black Mudokon. "My friend was murdered," Melinda said, still sobbing lightly. "She was my only friend. I can't stand to be alone. Ever since..." she trailed off. "The industrialized Sligs destroyed my village, I have always had a fear of being alone." She stopped crying. "Will you travel with me?" she asked. "Oh, and my name's Melinda. What's yours?" She waited for his reply.
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