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In the cozy library playroom under warm lamplight, Hannah kneels beside glowing wooden train tracks, concentrating on forming a loop. At the doorway, Sophie leans forward with wide curious eyes, half-hidden by the frame.
In the cozy library playroom, wooden tracks glowed in warm light. Hannah carefully built a loop. Sophie peeked from the doorway, curious eyes wide. "Hi," Sophie whispered. Hannah nodded, still building.
Still in the library playroom doorway, Sophie clutches her small picture-icon Friendship Plan card, afternoon light spilling across the carpet. She inhales calmly, then steps inside with determined gentle eyes.
Sophie remembered her small Friendship Plan card with picture icons for sharing and smiles. She took a calm breath—inhale, exhale. "Be kind, be clear," she told herself. With steady steps, Sophie entered.
Under the golden reading-lamp glow, Hannah clicks two wooden rails together beside the growing track circle. A few feet away, Sophie approaches with a bright smile and a friendly wave, shoulders relaxed.
Hannah clicked two rails together and checked the little engine. Sophie watched quietly, shoulders relaxed. She walked closer with a bright smile and a friendly wave. Hannah returned a nod and tiny grin.
On the playroom rug, Hannah points to a loose track end, eyes inviting. Kneeling opposite, Sophie politely clicks the final piece into place; warm ceiling lights cast soft shadows over their concentrated faces.
"May I join you?" Sophie asked politely. Hannah pointed to a loose track end. "Yes, please," her eyes said. Sophie locked the end piece with a clear click. Both girls sighed in relief.
Beside the completed loop, Hannah raises two fingers in a 'take turns' gesture, soft library lighting reflecting on the polished wood. Smiling, Sophie gently offers the little green engine back to her friend.
Hannah raised two fingers and pointed, like a rule recap. "We take turns," she said softly. "You first," Sophie offered. Hannah nodded, then handed the engine back when finished.
On the carpeted track, Hannah slowly pushes the toy train, giggling 'Choo-choo' under the mellow overhead lights. Next to her, Sophie prepares for her medium-speed turn, eyes focused and mouth forming an excited grin.
Hannah drove the train slowly, careful and smooth. "Choo-choo," she giggled. Then Sophie took a medium-speed turn, eyes on the tracks. Both girls watched for safety and smiled with joy.
A single railcar rolls backward on the wooden tracks, pausing the game beneath the warm library lamps. Hannah steadies the engine while Sophie leans in, reattaching the car with careful hands and a relieved smile.
A car uncoupled and rolled back. They paused. "Oops—sorry," Sophie said, showing fixing hands. Hannah held the engine steady. Sophie gently reattached the car with another happy click.
Near the track switch, both girls freeze mid-reach, fingertips inches apart in the softly lit playroom. They clap together while counting to ten, then Hannah flips the switch as Sophie watches patiently.
Both reached for the switch and stopped, a tiny tug of wish. Sophie breathed and said, "Let's count to ten." Together they counted, clapping softly. First Hannah used the switch, then Sophie. The loop ran smoothly.
Inside the paper-mâché tunnel, the toy train lies toppled; scattered rails surround it on the cozy rug. Under the steady ceiling light, Hannah holds one track while Sophie carefully lifts and realigns the little engine.
Inside the tunnel, the train toppled. "Uh-oh," Hannah said. They moved the tunnel closer to the stable tracks. Working together, they straightened rails and lifted the engine carefully. "Ready?" Sophie asked. "Ready," Hannah answered.
Seated side by side beside the tiny station, Hannah and Sophie press their palms flat on the carpet, watching the train glide through a peaceful lap under warm afternoon light. They exchange quiet 'Thank you' smiles.
The train made a calm lap. At the station stop, both girls pressed their palms down, resting. "Thank you," Sophie said. "Thank you," Hannah replied, sharing soft smiles.
The wooden loop hums clickety-clack as the train completes its flawless final lap in the softly glowing library playroom. Hannah and Sophie sit upright, faces warmed with pride, eyes following the smooth motion.
One final lap began, steady and sure. No bumps, no crashes, just clickety-clack. Pride warmed their faces. "We did it," they whispered together.
In front of the miniature station sign, Hannah and Sophie stand shoulder to shoulder, smiling proudly for an imaginary photo; the tidy completed loop gleams behind them under the library's gentle lamplight.
They posed by the little station sign, shoulder to shoulder. The finished loop shone tidy and complete behind them. "Friends ride again?" Sophie asked. "Friends ride again," Hannah agreed.
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