After Eli finally drifted off into a fitful sleep, his body relaxing in the safety of their shared bed, the others quietly removed themselves from the room, leaving him to rest. Zeke, Damien, and Delilah moved to the kitchen, the atmosphere heavy with unspoken worries, each lost in their own thoughts about Eli's breakdown, the nightmares that haunted him, and the fragility they had seen, though not new for Damien and Zeke but still the same effect not the less. They picked at their lunch in silence: simple sandwiches and fruit, the food tasting bland after all that had happened.Zeke finished first, pushing his plate aside and glancing at the other two. "Alright, clear this up," he instructed, his voice firm but not unkind. As they gathered the dishes, he added, "You two want to step out for a bit? Get some fresh air, maybe grab coffee or something." The suggestion hit Delilah and Damien like a spark, their faces lighting up in that shared, almost childlike excitement, eager for a bre
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