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fantasy story of Yoko Kashiwagura :
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They walked through the long, dark tunnel that led into the
Lagoon area of Shardik Castle. Garth recognized the two people
lying on the sand under the shade of one of the peculiar blue palm
trees that lined the southernmost wall of the lagoon crater.
"Furry! Kolya!"
"Garth!" They both jumped up and ran towards him, their arms
wide. Both of them were smiling. "It's so good to see you!"
Nickolai said, hugging his old friend as they collided.
Garth stepped back and examined Nickolai. "You got sunburned."
Nickolai shrugged. "It happens when you walk all day in the
sun."
"Guess you should have worn some sunscreen," Garth laughed.
"You look red. Let's get you into the shade. I don't want to make
your burn any worse."
They retired indoors to the third floor of the Castle, a small
common room that lined the western wall and faced out over the
ocean. Nickolai recounted his tale of his trip through the Hall
and Garth caught Nickolai up on his adventures with Kiza and Skii.
"More like mi
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