there's light at the edge of the darkness
The Medical College was locked down tight. Indeed, if anything, it was more secure than the Temple itself. Still, the place was empty, and it certainly had a deserted feel to it. Maybe it would make sense to migrate a few folks over here, so they’d feel less cramped. He’d mention it to anyone he happened to run across.
Or who happened to run across him: Phoebe’s familiar voice spoke up behind him, and he turned, clasping his hands behind his back. Astra immediately went over to the midwife, eyes begging for a head rub or a scratch behind the ears. For his part, he just nodded a greeting at the healer. ”Just making sure everything’s in order before folks get stir crazy.” He had no doubt there’d be more than a few escape attempts, and he wanted to make sure they were foiled before they even began.
Or who happened to run across him: Phoebe’s familiar voice spoke up behind him, and he turned, clasping his hands behind his back. Astra immediately went over to the midwife, eyes begging for a head rub or a scratch behind the ears. For his part, he just nodded a greeting at the healer. ”Just making sure everything’s in order before folks get stir crazy.” He had no doubt there’d be more than a few escape attempts, and he wanted to make sure they were foiled before they even began.
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