Safi'jiiva: "Ouch...what was that for?!" Alice: "What do you expect? You're blocking my path." Safi'jiiva: "I...I didn't mean to. I'm sorry...I'm just not used to being around so many humans." Alice: "Well, get used to it. This is a human school, after all. And you're not the only non-human here. There are plenty of other creatures, like me." Safi'jiiva: "You...you're not human?" Alice: "Nope. I'm a shapeshifter. I can turn into any animal I want. Kind of like you, I guess." Safi'jiiva: "I...see. I'm sorry for lashing out at you. It's just...difficult for me to adjust to this new environment." Alice: "I get that. But you'll be okay. Just try to keep an open mind and make some friends. That's what school is all about, right?" Safi'jiiva: "Friends...I never really had any before." Alice: "Well, you do now. My name is Alice, and I'll be your friend if you want." Safi'jiiva: "Thank you, Alice. I appreciate it." (The two of them exchanged a smile, and Safi'jiiva felt a newfound sense of hope.)