Cassian moved first, then Rhett followed immediately.They found the bathroom; a narrow door near the end of the cabin opened into a compact space with a shower, towels, and a shelf of folded clothes in neutral sizes. They cleaned up in silence, washing off the mud and sweat from the woods. The clothes fit well enough—soft dark pants and plain shirts. When they stepped back into the main cabin, Liora was still on the couch, the thin dress pulled loosely around her, eyes half-closed.A small kitchenette sat at the far end of the corridor. They found bread, cold cuts, fruit, and water bottles. They carried the food back and ate at the low table, saying little. The train continued its steady hum through the dark.Liora shifted in her sleep. The emerald necklace slid across her collarbone and caught the low cabin light, flashing once, sharp and green.Cassian’s hand stopped halfway to his mouth. He set the bread down, stood, and walked to the small telecom panel near the door. He pressed
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