I open my eyes slowly. The thick curtains block out the sunlight, casting the room in a soft, muted darkness. I stretch out a hand and fumble for my phone on the nightstand. 9:30 AM. Finally, a reasonable hour to wake up. Reluctantly, I leave the comfort of the bed, wash up, and get dressed. Taking the elevator, I head down to the dining room. As I get closer, I hear faint laughter and muffled voices. Trixie. “Come on, man, that was actually funny. You should’ve seen your face when the rope snapped under your weight,” she says, barely containing her laughter. “Are you serious right now? Are you calling me fat? The rope was rotten. I was just the unlucky one climbing it,” Parker replies, sounding half-offended, half-amused. I enter the room, frowning. “Good morning,” I say, scanning the room. Trixie grins. “Oh, look at that! The princess really is an early bird now.” “Morning was when we woke up,” Parker adds with a chuckle. “Now it’s officially brunch.” “Good for you,” I mut
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