Not long after, several females who either knew Nina or wanted to meet her came over.
They crowded around her so thoroughly that Odian and the others were completely pushed out of the circle.
"Nina?" one female who had known her before said uncertainly. "Is that really you?"
"Yes, it's me," Nina replied with a smile.
"Nina, you've become so beautiful!" the female said, staring at her in amazement. "I heard from the chief that you were here, so I came to find you."
"You're Nina? My name is Alan. Can we be friends?" asked a sweet-looking female.
"Of course. I'm happy to meet you," Nina said.
"Nina, thank you for saving my brother's cub," Alan said gratefully.
"You're welcome. Your brother already thanked me," Nina replied.
She wasn't sure exactly which family it was, but many beastfolk had come to thank her and brought gifts.
