Elista was missing.
I repeated the thought to myself, anxiety tightening my chest as the weight of the situation settled over me. After a series of inquiries among the scattered group of survivors, we had come to that chilling conclusion.
Tim, overhearing my distress, approached me with a concerned expression. "Hey, what's going on?"
"Elista," I sighed, trying to steady my voice. "She's gone. I can't find her anywhere."
A worried frown creased Tim's forehead. "We can't afford to lose more people. Let me get Noi. She's good at organizing search parties."
I nodded gratefully as Tim hurried off to find his sister. Moments later, Noi joined me, her face a mix of concern and determination.
"What happened?" Noi asked.
"Elista's missing," I replied, feeling a lump form in my throat. "I don
