The computer screen flickered to life, revealing the familiar faces of Ihudiya and Sophie. An eager "Hello!" escaped my lips, the silence stretching a beat too long as I awaited their responses. Ihudiya, usually a whirlwind of energy, appeared subdued, her brow furrowed in a way that sent a jolt of unease through me. "Hi Lucy, hi Sophie," she finally managed, her voice laced with a stress that sent shivers down my spine.My gaze darted to Sophie, a flicker of concern sparking in my chest. Gone was her usual vibrant energy, replaced by a pallor that seemed to dim the light in her eyes. "Sophie, is everything alright?" I asked, my voice laced with concern.Ihudiya chimed in, her voice tight with unease. "Oh, honey, you don't look okay. It's not..." She trailed off, a worried glance flickering between me and Sophie.Sophie offered a weak smile, but it did little to dispel the shadows lurking beneath her eyes. "Seriously, guys, I'm fine. Just a bit under the weather, that's all. Nothing, a
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