Vermont nodded understanding, then stood and moved toward the door.
The Unnamed Four followed him out without prompting, giving privacy to those who needed it.
Adrian looked up from his position beside Elizabeth, his young face showing exhaustion, and quietly left as well, closing the door behind him.
Damian extended his Willpower and Perception, scanning the building and surrounding area for any surveillance or spying attempts.
Then he looked at Elizabeth, who still sat facing the wall, her shoulders trembling slightly.
"Elizabeth."
She didn't turn. Just sat there staring at nothing.
Damian's voice came out flat.
"You were meant to die today."
That got her attention. Her head turned slowly, eyes red and swollen from crying, dried tear tracks marking her face.
"One of my sealed memories unlocked. That's how I found you."
He moved closer despite the pain shooting through his healed leg, each step deliberate.
