"Lyzaria! How did I explain the forest to you?" My father gave me a stern reprimand. The fury in his words made me wince, and I swiftly withdrew my palm from inches from the tree trunk. I apologize, father; I was powerless. "The trees are really gorgeous," I said as I turned to face him. His face soften a little, and he takes me in his powerful arms. I press my face against his shoulder and put my little arms around his neck. He gives me a strong hug before carrying me out of the woodland... more"Lyzaria! How did I explain the forest to you?" My father gave me a stern reprimand. The fury in his words made me wince, and I swiftly withdrew my palm from inches from the tree trunk. I apologize, father; I was powerless. "The trees are really gorgeous," I said as I turned to face him. His face soften a little, and he takes me in his powerful arms. I press my face against his shoulder and put my little arms around his neck. He gives me a strong hug before carrying me out of the woodland. "Why can't we go into the forest?" As we climb the slope, I inquire, glancing over his shoulder to see the crimson and gold leaves gradually fade from view. He sighs, "The forest is a dangerous place." "How can something so beautiful be so dangerous?" I muttered, perplexed. "The danger is in its beauty." less
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