As Selena gradually regained her strength, she found herself surrounded by concerned faces and soothing voices. Nova and Sable stood by her side, their eyes relieved at her awakening. The other survivors had gathered around, their worry evident in their expressions.
"Selena, you're awake!" Nova exclaimed, her voice tinged with both relief and concern. "We were so worried about you. How are you feeling?"
Selena managed a weak smile, grateful for the outpouring of care and support. "I'm... I'm getting better. Thanks to all of you."
Sable's gaze narrowed; her determination to take down the bandits took precedence over everything else.
"We need to gather information on the Bandits," she stated firmly. "They've cut off their ties, but we can't let them continue to harm us. We must be prepared for the next encounter."
