As Damacio and Candelario burst into the common room, they found the others still gathered around the table, their laughter just starting to die down. Renee wiped tears from her eyes, while Lily looked both amused and exasperated. Rose, the new girl, sat with a satisfied smirk, clearly pleased with the success of her prank.
“Guys, we need to talk,” Damacio said urgently, his voice cutting through the remnants of mirth. “Something big is happening, and I think we’re all involved.”
The group’s attention shifted immediately, sensing the gravity in Damacio’s tone. Even Candelario, usually quick with a joke, remained uncharacteristically silent.
“What’s going on, Dama?” Lily asked, her brow furrowing with concern.
Damacio took a deep breath, his eyes scanning the faces around the table.
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