<div style="text-align: justify;">Mariya was also happy that Vitali could still make the same jokes as he used to do as a child. Maybe it meant that he hadn’t changed all that much. There was a good reason for it, and a not so good one. The good one was that she actually missed her good friend, as they had lived very happy moments as children. And the not so good one was that, if he kept his usual personality and the trust he used to have in her, it would be easier to deceive him. Of course, she had no idea he was picking up on something already. Had she known this, she would probably have been extremely concerned.<br/><br/>As it was, though, Mariya only wanted to rest a little, relax, and do her work as it should be done. All at its time. She would have to find a job, then a real home, and then retrace her plans.<br/><br/>It would take time, but she planned to make a new life for herself there and manage to fulfil the mission she had gone there for. For now, though, she needed to bond back with Vitali. And once she had his trust again, things would be easier.<br/><br/>All of these thoughts went away from Mariya’s mind when Vitali showed up. She looked a lot better now, more rested, and relaxed, and in nicer clothes, as she wasn’t traveling anymore. When she faced her friend, the girl greeted him with a hug and a kiss on the cheek. “Of course I have missed you”, she replied. “We have been apart for what seems like ages”.<br/><br/>After this comment, she seemed cheerful as usual. “How did you sleep? Are you taking me sightseeing today, or will I have to go around on my own?”, she asked, curiously. “You know I don’t want to cause any trouble if you have previous engagements, right?”.</div>