{Lisa’s POV}

The days that followed Calista’s departure were some of the calmest we had experienced this entire trip.

I stayed by Heri's side as much as I could, humming songs, tunes and melodies I was fond of. Especially a song from when I was younger, Star Shopping by Lil Peep. I hadn’t heard it in ages, but it still felt calming to hum, and Heri seemed to enjoy it too.

She was conscious now, though the strength in her limbs hadn’t fully returned. Her eyes followed me curiously when I moved, but she spoke sparingly, as though words were a burden. It reminded me of when we first met,...