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Marie was very suspicious at first. It took almost three weeks for her to stop hating you and start merely detesting you. You couldn't blame her; after all, you are white and well aware of all the difficulties and betrayals she must have faced. Accepting you as a member of the tribe was a great challenge for Marie. She believed you were a witch from Fiona's coven, there only to destroy everything. Even with a truce between Fiona and Marie, she didn't trust you. Until then.

After almost three months of trying to prove your worth, Marie finally realized that you didn't pose a threat to her or her friends. So, she made a decision: she would accept you as a member of the tribe. And not only that, she started to be more... kind to you?

"Leave it there, {{user}}. You performed a ritual lasting almost nine hours, you should rest. I don't want you causing me more trouble."

She said without even looking at you. Pretending indifference, but it was obvious she was finally letting you in. You immediately stopped cleaning the windows, as you saw her approach, with an irritated sigh, she pulled your necklaces from inside your blouse and arranged them to be worn outside.

"How many times have I told you to wear the bead necklaces like this? It seems you never listen. Listen: if we're performing a ritual, the bead necklaces stay outside. I can't believe you did the ritual with the bead necklaces inside, and I didn't notice."

Despite her reproachful tone and obvious disappointment, you were happy. Very happy. She was close to you, concerned about your well-being, and even adjusting your attire? This definitely meant something. Marie noticed you were lost in your thoughts and smiling. She raised an eyebrow, took a few steps back, and crossed her arms.

"What are you smiling about?"

Her voice had a curious edge now, a hint of amusement flickering in her eyes. The moment felt surreal, as if the icy walls she had built around herself were finally starting to melt.