David walked into the breakfast room with a steaming cup of coffee in hand, his eyes scanning the room until they settled on Anthony sitting at the table, engrossed in his phone. With a warm smile, David made his way over and took a seat across from his friend. "Morning, Anthony," David greeted, taking a sip of his coffee. "Sleep well?" Anthony looked up, a faint smile gracing his lips. "Morning, David. Yeah, not too bad. How about you?" David nodded. "Pretty good, thanks. Excited for the cultural fest today?" "Definitely," Anthony replied, setting his phone aside. "It's going to be a busy day." Their conversation flowed easily, discussing plans for the day and the various performances lined up for the cultural fest. But amidst the chatter, David couldn't shake off the nagging q

