https://archive.palanq.win/bant/thread/19552147/#19569823Carmody takes the water bottle from Nefertiti.
>"Thanks."She doesn't know how to respond to being reminded to her own failures and shortcomings. She's already quite keenly aware of them. Dwelling on them further won't help.
>"And thanks for looking out for me. Believe me, this is not what I usually am. You, umm, caught me at a bad time."The water is cold and refreshing. Carmody waves in salute to Nefertiti as she departs, then returns to her own storage locker. She changes into a pair of blue jeans, grabs a few things, and stuffs them into a backpack.
https://archive.palanq.win/bant/thread/19552147/#19583780She checks her phone again and sees the message come in from Sola Fire. She shoots her back a message:
Text to Sola Fire:
>I'll be right there. >Sorry, I don't want to impose>But if it's okay, maybe I can stay with you?>At least for a little bit?>I'll find ways to be pleasant company for you>And I'll cook us a nice breakfast in the morning.>See you soon, okay? 