Morning came softly, the first light of dawn peeking through the trees.
Linsley stirred awake, his senses immediately alert. He glanced around the cave.
Lucy was still asleep, her breath even and calm, while Ted was just starting to wake up, rubbing his eyes.
"We should wash up," Linsley said, standing and stretching. "There's a river nearby. We'll clean up and then eat."
Lucy was the first to bathe, making her way to the river alone while Linsley and Ted stayed behind.
Once she returned, Linsley led Ted to the river, and the two of them bathed together.
The cold water refreshed them, washing away the grime from their time in the facility. Ted seemed more at ease in the calm of the river, even managing a small smile as they finished up.
Once they returned to the cave, Linsley used his Real Fantasy gift to create breakfast for them.
