Good. Flora was new, but not so new that she didn't know what to expect.

"Nearly two weeks," Sonia answered quietly, and left it at that. She'd been keeping count alright, but this was the first time in a while she had been confronted with that question. Keeping it to herself didn't exactly help, but there were some things that were better left unsaid.

The way ahead looked clear. Giving a small nod, she led them both forward.

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