THE DOOR
"It is the only... mercy... we are allowed."
Kesi, driven by the primal hunger of the desert crossing, didn't hesitate. He grabbed a blue block and took a massive bite. His eyes widened. "Ressi, it’s... it’s incredible. It tastes like the honey-cakes from the village, but... better. Perfect."
Ressi looked at his own tray. He picked up a block, feeling its strange, gelatinous weight. As he took a small bite, the flavor exploded across his tongue—a calculated masterpiece of salt, sugar, and synthetic fats. It was addictive. It was comforting.
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