A nervous laugh escaped Nala as she awkwardly shuffled on the spot, her tail twitching.
"Ah, well, you see...it's not exactly what you think…" She began, before her shoulders slumped in defeat. "Okay, yes, what Grandma is saying is absolutely true. I am going to sell them."
Just as a look of mild disappointment crossed Julie's face, Nala quickly held up her hands, her expression turning earnest.
"But! But it's not just for me! I swear! Half of every coin I make from these will go directly to the children's school at the edge of the village. It's...well, it's not in the best shape."
"The whole community funds it, but we're a small village, and there's never enough for proper books or supplies. I just...I wanted to help out in my own way."
Wanda sighed, but there was no heat in it.
