9: 𝐭𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐥 𝐰𝐚𝐯𝐞

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Midday, under the blazing sun

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Midday, under the blazing sun. Gwen has been working hard helping out around camp.

As Gwen ties off a rope on the dock, she starts to look a bit woozy, wiping sweat from her forehead and blinking against the heat.

Gwen to herself. "It's just a little sun. I'm fine. Totally... fine."

But as she stands up, she stumbles a little, grabbing onto a post for support. Lou notices and jogs over with a concerned look.

"Gwen, are you okay? You're looking a little... wilty." Lou said.

"Wilty? I'm just... hot. Really... really hot."

She sways a bit, and Lou quickly catches her, guiding her over to a shady spot. Ravi and Xander, who were passing by, notice and rush over.

"Oh no! Gwen has succumbed to the dreaded 'heat exhaustion'! I knew this day would come!" Ravi sighs kneeling down.

Xander teasing. "Ravi, it's just a little heat. She just needs to rest and hydrate. Right, Gwen?"

But Gwen, now looking pale and a bit dazed, fans herself with a leaf she found on the ground, eyes half-closed.

"Water... shade... and maybe an ice bath would be great too..."

Emma hurries over with a big bottle of water, passing it to Gwen.

"Here, drink this. You'll feel better in no time." Emma said.

Gwen takes a few sips but still looks out of it. The group exchanges worried glances.

"Alright, team, I think we need Operation: Cool Down! Xander, get the fan from the mess hall. Ravi, you're on misting duty. Emma, find something for shade, stat!" Lou said clapping her hands.

They all spring into action. A few minutes later, Xander arrives with a large, battery-operated fan, while Ravi spritzes Gwen with a spray bottle he found. Emma holds up a huge umbrella over Gwen, who finally starts to look more relaxed.

Gwen smiling weakly. "You guys... are amazing. I feel like a queen... with her royal fan club."

Xander grinning. "Anything for the Heat-Exhausted Queen of Camp Kikiwaka!"

"Do not worry, Gwen. I have done extensive research on heat exhaustion! You are in good hands." Ravi nodded.

Gwen sighing, joking. "Well, I'll try to avoid any more heat drama... unless it comes with a royal treatment package."

Everyone laughs, relieved she's feeling better. They stay by her side, making sure she's fully hydrated and comfortable as the scene fades out.

Gwen is lying on one of the bunks, wrapped up in blankets with an ice pack on her forehead. She's recovering from heat exhaustion, sipping water while Luke, Lou, and Ravi pack up to head out for an errand.

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