It's a long way out...

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(following THIS )

::stops at door to gu...oh hell, quarters::

::rubs face thoughtfully, listening to telling silence from within and debating turning to go again...anywhere::

Ah, well.

::plucks up remaining shards of will, keying in code and stepping over threshold once door opens::

::lets eyes adjust for a moment to darkness, barely catching sight of figures curled up on bunk and toddler bed::

::bypasses them both to head into bathroom area, anticipating good shower::