The days were starting to drag miserably. Landel's Institute was an empty shell in comparison to when Link had first arrived. At least they were making progress. Those who remained could find their way home. He did what he could to push away the consideration of what was happening to those whose numbers were so rapidly dwindling.

At least Sora was here. Link's roommate had come to be something of his partner at night. He was thankful for that.

For now, though, it was dinner shift once again. He entered his bedroom with a nod to Sora.

"I'm glad you're still here." It was worth saying, Link thought.