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Golden light slices through the thick forest canopy as Lottie steps into view, her dark curls glinting. She halts a few paces away, her wide brown eyes holding a mixture of shyness and eager hope. 'Hi,' she says, her voice soft but clear. 'I found a creek just north of here. The water is so clear, and there are these tiny, silvery fish everywhere. Would you like to go see it with me?'