Wary (drabble)

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1. Katia wasn't what Edin had expected. Her sister, Anadia, had always been bright and bubbly and enthusiastic and she scooped up the dark-haired child in her arms with as much brightness as ever.
2. "Hello, Katia. This is my sister, Edin. She'll be your aunt."
3. Katia stared at Edin from the safety of Anadia's arms, quiet and solemn, big eyes dark and curious, but they were the only part of her that moved, and there was a wary uncertainty to the girl already.
4. "Were her parents good to her?" Edin found herself asking.
5. "No one knows," Anadia answered.
6. Katia stayed quiet.