I ignore her and concentrate on the distant joyous chuckles and murmurs. I chuckle along. A gathered group of youngsters, giggling and their eyes flashing with joy, awaits me in the rear corner. 

One of the toddlers on the carpet is in front of a young lady beaming with glee from a stool with crossed legs. Except for a lady standing a few steps ahead of us, no one sees Neme or me.

She pauses, her heart pounding in her chest "Hello Luna."

Neme stands silently next me,. Who are they?

"Hello," I say, smiling at the ladies and youngsters.

"Hello, my name is Miss Patty."

 ". Hello, Luna."

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