Rheyai's little tongue stuck out of the side of her mouth as she worked. She traced the lines of her drawing with great care, taking a lot of time on the face to make sure it would be just right. She added the eyes and stared at them for a moment, thinking.
Oele always looks so sad. A smile split her face.
I bet I could make her eyes look more happy.But that wouldn't fit in with what she needed to do. First, she had to find her friend, to make sure the big red meanie man didn't hurt her. Then, she would bring her to the few adults who weren't
stupid and actually believed her about the meanie man.
Grown-ups can be so silly sometimes, she mused with a huff.
Adding the finishing touches, she grinned widely and patted the portrait with her paw.
There. Now all I have to do is get Emmara or Creysda to put this on that big bulletin board, and we'll find her in no time.