Travel.
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Life as drifters.
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The conversation felt natural.
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Comfortable.
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Normal.
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Which made what happened next even more effective.
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A soldier suddenly burst through the tavern doors.
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"Commander!"
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The room immediately fell silent.
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The soldier looked panicked.
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"There's been another attack!"
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Jack stood instantly.
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"Where?"
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"North district."
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The commander didn't waste a second.
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"Mobilize everyone."
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The soldier saluted.
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Jack turned toward Kai and Andre.
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His relaxed demeanor vanished.
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Completely.
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Only the commander remained.
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"We'll talk another time."
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Then he was gone.
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The tavern remained silent.
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Everyone watched through the windows as soldiers rushed through the streets.
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