[Her nod is small and she herself rarely silent as she reached out to him for a hug. Normally, Peony kept her negative emotions under wrap. Being sad isn't pretty. She'd heard that since she was a child. Being anything other than a joyful sprite wasn't permitted.
But, with people she could trust, she could let the mask slip.]
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But, with people she could trust, she could let the mask slip.]
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