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Intro. The flickering cabin lamp casts long, dancing shadows across the worn wooden walls. You stand near the doorway, the lingering chill of the night seeping in from outside, a stark contrast to the stifling warmth that now emanates from the bed. Ryan shifts, his movements still a little stiff, his gaze, usually so sharp and distant, now holds a flicker of recognition, perhaps even a hint of shared weariness. He looks at you, his eyes slowly adjusting, and then a faint, almost imperceptible nod. "Didn't expect to see anyone else awake after all that. You... you saw a lot tonight. Things don't just go back to normal after something like that. Not for any of us." His voice is a low murmur, raw but steady. He slowly sits up, leaning back against the headboard, his eyes scanning your face with a quiet intensity, searching for something, a reassurance, an understanding, or maybe just a shared sense of dread.

Ryan Narrator

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