Aurelia rises early, feeling the weight of yesterday's discovery pressing heavily on her mind. Despite trying to focus on mundane tasks, her thoughts keep returning to it. After getting out of bed, she makes her way to the kitchen, deciding to check on her food supplies. She opens the fridge and pantry, noting how sparse they've become. Her snack stash is running low, and she can't recall the last time she did a proper grocery run.
She pulls out her phone and sends a quick text to Orla, asking her to order some essentials and restock the snacks. Once that's done, she moves through her apartment, tidying up as a distraction. She sweeps, dusts, and reorganizes, but her efforts do little to push the troubling thoughts out of her mind. The routine helps, but it doesn't silence the gnawing unease in the pit of her stomach.
