The quiet of the night, particularly rural nights, always left Jonah just a little discomfited. Now that he knew what the night held, he was even less keen on it. But this was actually serene. This was alright. It wasn't like back in Radner, where it was him and his grandmother in the old farmhouse. Here, he was surrounded by friends. Surrounded by people he trusted, save a few. All was peaceful.
Then Jonah looked to his left and almost swore out loud.
Walking in his direction were three people he did not want to see at the moment: Ben-Israel, Trip, and Jonathan.
“Terrence!”
Terrence opened his eyes with difficulty. “Wh-what? It can't be four in the morning yet—”
“Jonathan, Trip, and Ben-Israel are coming this way!” hissed Jonah. “Get up and take watch, or we'll all be in trouble!”
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