Chapter 7.5 - Tight Spot

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Rajeev tossed what cans and bottles he could gather from the pantry into a recyclable bag with more force than he should have, clattering cans and nearly breaking a jar or two. The search went slower than he would have preferred, on account on all of them agreeing to never switch any of the lights on. Close by, the maids gathered up supplies closer to the window, keeping low and out of sight.

The sound of gunfire and explosions was constant, sometimes near enough to stop your heart and other times too distant to care about. The honor student supposed that might be more to their benefit, as law enforcement and soldiers exposing themselves on the streets meant less chances for the fight leaking into the manor.

Meanwhile, Kylie came by, carrying a small icebox. "Got everything you think we need?"

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