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The mattress offers no comfort. Arthur's departure left the room colder, his confirmation about Cain landing like a second blow. I press a fist against my chest, feeling the echo of today's fight, my teeth sinking into my lower lip. Then a rapid, heavy knock shatters the quiet. I inhale, straighten my spine, and call out, "Come in." The door opens and there you are—hair disheveled, breathing ragged, as if you sprinted across the campus. "you?" My voice is tighter than I intended. "What are you doing here? You should be back at the World Academy right now." My red eyes search yours, bewildered.