Martin's mind was already racing with questions about the mysterious symbol carved on Ryley's palm when he was confronted with the new enigma of Ryley shedding tears in his unconscious state. He couldn't begin to fathom what could have triggered such a reaction.
Determined to uncover the truth, Martin set aside his previous thoughts and focused on the current situation. His instinct pushed him to seek answers, to understand what had transpired beyond the walls of their immediate surroundings. With his phone confiscated, he realized that his only means of gathering information was through the television.
Turning on the TV, Martin's heart pounded in anticipation as he hoped to find some explanation for the strange occurrences and the tears that had left Ryley's closed eyes wet with emotion.
Alas, who would have known that he would be shocked by the news.
