Within the darkness, figures fade in and out of view.

A man wearing a white coat that gleams in the dark and who smells of soap.
“Rest. Rest and let the body heal. There are a few burns, but mostly there has been a shock to the system. Nothing of too much concern.”
Dussoff.
“I called to wish you an easy recovery, Frau Schwebel. And to assure yourself and your husband you that we will be making arrangements for your family’s safety.”
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