Nature and Loopholes

Ava's Point Of View

A woman was stepping onto the stage towards a table set up in the center. She placed two bowls next to plates that were already prepared with food. Then she sat facing the pews and took a drink from one of the two glasses set as well. I was suspicious. Who was this stranger living within the goddess temple?

"Won't you join me, Ava?" The woman suddenly asked loudly, her voice echoing throughout the room with ease. I ducked once again, trying to hide despite already being found. Then I was struck with another question, how the hell did she know my name? This felt really creepy.

"You don't want your food to get cold, do you?" The woman added.

At the mention of food, especially food meant for my stomach rolled over with excitement even Lisa was now jumping in excitement. If anything could influence me to do something crazy, it had to be food. I took a deep breath and stood stubbornly, glaring at the strange woman suspiciously.

"What are you doing here?" I asked her bef