Author's note: this is from Lazarus's point of view
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"I don't want to leave Serina like this!", I protested against Aldus's attempt to send me away, and Alex agreed wholeheartedly.
"Fine!", Aldus exclaimed, obviously too preoccupied to argue. "Go to the guest bedroom and keep busy. If you have extra energy, you can help with the cleanup outside. And keep an eye out for Serina's phone. It is reinforced and highly likely that it survived the storm."
Aldus turned to Graike and gave him a questionable look.
"Can I get a bedroom also?", Graike asked shamelessly. "I helped with stabilizing your daughter's condition, and I want to stay until the end." When Aldus didn't respond, Graike added, "I will help with the cleanup."
After a few seconds of hesitation, Aldus agreed.
I approached Serina. "I will carry her to her room."
Aldus's hand landed on my shoulder and he pulled me back. "I will carry Serina. You go out and start helping."
