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Piles of wood flank Vitri’s feet. Chunks of all sizes. Enough to last the night. Yet Reyn, crooked arms overflowing already, continues to search the shoreline for more. She is frightened enough to practice avoidance. Vitri knows this. Understands this, but does nothing to ease her fear. Seated on a tree stump...