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Losing battles

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As Michelle and I walked toward the mess hall, the rich smell of lobster and steak filled the air like perfume, almost overwhelming after days of rations and stale coffee. The sound of knives and forks clattering against plates echoed through the room, mixed with low conversations and tired laughter. For a brief moment, it felt almost normal—like the war was somewhere far away.

We grabbed our food and made our way to a table, but before we could sit down, an uneasy feeling settled deep in the p
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