Sneak Peek: Chapter 23: Aasma (Part 2)
"Mx. Aasma..." Aasma look behind them to see a short teenager standing there. "Hello!" they say brightly. "How can I help you?" "Hi, my name is Max," says the teen. "I'm non-binary too, and I was wondering why you wear kinda... more traditionally feminine clothes. Like, what society deems as feminine." Aasma looks down at their long dress and becomes a bit more aware of the mint green hijab they are wearing. They compare it to the baggy jumper and loose jeans Max is wearing. "I didn't mean it rudely, Mx Aasma," says Max hastily. "Oh, I'm not offended," laughs Aasma. Max smiles nervously. "There's actually a story behind it, and I'm happy to tell you."