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Fraxinella

And then he caught sight of Fraxinella. She was by far the prettiest
plant of all, there in the center of the rose patch where he had never
gone before. He stopped wandering and made a beeline for
Fraxinella. Yes, a delightfully fresh and sweet scent wafted from her
dewy petals. Apis flew straight into her largest flower and drank
deeply of her nectar, all the while taking up her pollen on his legs and
abdomen. Fraxinella held herself under control as best she could,
hoping desperately that the spell would last long enough for the bee
to be on his way before she reverted to her true identity. The other
roses muttered and grumbled, wondering who this attractive
newcomer was.

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