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LYKOS "This should do," I muttered, taking a step back to look at the hole I had just dug in the rug. I needed a place to start a fire for cooking, and in my haste to cover the sand, I had not considered it thoroughly. I could start the fire outside, but I was afraid it would attract unwanted attention. I’d gotten comfortable out here, thanks to having Oceana with me. I couldn’t even imagine I’d still be alive if we hadn’t crossed paths, but I still needed to be careful. The consequences of being discovered would be dire. Heading out, I gathered the wood I had taken out and brought it inside. I neatly arranged it in the corner and started the fire. I had just returned from fishing and finally had the muscles I wanted. I found a skillet in the crevice and could finally cook them. The t