The twins' departure left an unsettling quiet in their wake. Maya hugged each of them tightly, while Lucas opted for casual fist bumps that didn't quite mask his concern. Their final warning hung in the air: "Stay alert. The Overseer isn't someone to underestimate."
After they left, Kai sprawled across the couch, his lean form taking up impossible amounts of space. "Well, that was a mood killer."
Samantha gathered the scattered playing cards, her movements precise. "We can't let this mysterious Overseer disrupt our lives. We've dealt with threats before."
"True," Marcus said, organizing the coffee cups. "But Maya and Lucas don't spook easily. If something has them worried enough to track us down..."
"Nope!" Kai jumped up, pointing accusingly at Marcus. "No brooding allowed. It's morning, the sun is rising, and I refuse to spend another day watching you two get all serious and strategic."
