The Devil's Inescapable Shadow - II

Seraphina's slightly relaxed mood tightened again, she hesitated to move forward, even though this existence representing all her remaining possessions was right in front of her. 

Until the excited barking of dogs came from a distance, making the choice for her.

"Will, hold on... Will, why are you running so fast? Will—Seri?!" 

A girl of ordinary appearance, with slightly rough skin, yet mysteriously rosy and healthy, showing no signs of having suffered from the severe cold wave, and not at all looking like she lived in a dilapidated village, chased after an extremely excited fat dog. 

Upon seeing Seraphina standing in the distance, she covered her mouth with both hands. 

And Seraphina, likewise, stared blankly at the girl not far away. 

Is she... Rhiannon? 

Wasn't Rhiannon quite thin before I left, and sickly? Where do those grand clothes she's wearing come from?