Tess paused in her task of wrapping Zino's burnt hand, a sense of determination settling within her. "There, now your hand will stay in a fist so you won't have to manually do it," she assured Zino, her voice filled with a mixture of care and determination.
Zino adjusted the bandage clump on her arm, pulling it closer to her chest. "Thanks, Tee," she whispered gratefully.
Zack's instincts kicked in, sensing that the real action was unfolding on the other side of the wall. He glanced up at the towering structure and voiced his suspicions, "Why do I have a feeling the real stuff is happening on the other side of this wall?"
Lanse directed his request towards Tess, "Tess, look over the wall. Tell us if the coast is clear," he instructed, emphasizing the need for firsthand information.
