Eilika sat on the soft grass near the pond, surrounded by the children who were happily painting on their small canvases.
When the children finished their paintings, Eilika rose from her seat and began walking from one child to another, carefully observing their artwork. Each canvas carried bright colors and innocent imagination, crooked houses, colorful animals, and skies filled with stars or birds. A gentle smile spread across her face as she admired their efforts.
"You all did wonderfully," she said softly, pleased with their enthusiasm.
Just then, Leo suddenly raised his hand and looked up at her.
"Madam, I feel hungry," he said.
Eilika blinked in mild surprise.
"But we just had a meal about an hour ago," Kael quickly pointed out, glancing at Leo with confusion.
Leo rubbed his stomach dramatically. "I'm hungry again," he insisted.
