Flora's voice broke through her self-imposed isolation. "Let's eat now!"

Stella emerged from the bathroom, the scent of the mouthwash clinging to her, and followed Flora into the dining area.

Tyros and Theo were already seated at the table, their presence a comforting normalcy in the aftermath of the previous night's events.

"Let's eat!" Theo announced, his voice cheerful, attempting to break the lingering tension.

They began to eat, the clinking of cutlery and murmur of conversation ...