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They couldn't afford to be complacent, even though their leader was starting to show a quick recovery.

"There's nothing to worry about, after all," Hugo grumbled. "You're the ones on guard duty. I might go crazy seeing them together all the time." He took out his cellphone, which was always in his pocket, and lit a cigarette while accepting a bottle of his favorite soda drink.

"Don't let your guard down. Let me know if anything suspicious happens, even the slightest thing."

"Understood, Boss!"

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"Sam, the grilled fish is ready," Beatrice brought her creation, still emitting smoke. She grilled the fish that Ute brought on the makeshift grill Sam had made. The night slowly descended as Beatrice and Sam enjoyed it together. There wasn't much conversation between them. Mostly, Beatrice asked questions and talked about her life.

Meanwhile, Sam responded with a slight grin. Hearing Beatrice's happy voice was enough to fill him with energy.

"Well, it seems like you've learned a