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 “Batu-” “I’m takin’ these to the other cabin.” The cabin for storing? Then- “The kids need their space.” With that, the pirate walked up the stairs and out of sight. The pit expanded into a whirlpool. Steady, Roland. If they were all going to stay elsewhere, there were still two more mattresses to move. At least.

 He pushed himself to sit upright on the bed and waited, reciting it again. He had to try.

 Batu entered the cabin a second time- when he picked up another set of mattresses, Roland inhaled.

 “Batu, I’m- I’m sorry.”

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