Caesar.

As the dust settled from the turmoil of revelations, a heavy weariness settled upon us all. Easter's safety was paramount in my mind, her well-being a beacon of concern amidst the chaos. "Echo," I said gently, my voice carrying a mixture of worry and care, "you really need to take the rest of the day to recuperate. I feel like you need it."

Her eyes met mine, a glimmer of gratitude shining within them. "Thank you, Caesar. Maybe I'll take your advice, maybe not."

As I left her side, my mind was already racing with the next steps. The rogue wolves had to be dealt with, their threat neutralized...