Derek: based on how they're moving, we can only move a few more times before they begin to search in this portion of the island

Lucinda: that's if we're lucky, they can start anytime soon

Derek: they're searching through the island systematically. Starting at the tips of the island and moving around in order. So part of me doubts they're going to make careless moves

Laurance: so what should we do?

Lucinda: we could try to steal a ship and get off this island

Derek: that's far too dangerous. The waters are being monitored off the coast. Even if we manage to find a boat, we have to make it past the Guardian Forces that's blockaded the island

Laurance: as nice as that idea sounds, the boat idea is out

Aaron: this might sound crazy but, I think we should move back into part of the island that they already searched. They're confident on how thorough they are. If we can make it back to the resort a place they already searched then they wouldn't think twice about going back

Derek: no

Aaron: huh?

Derek: it's a good idea, but it won't work. We have our entire group here to move back into the beach house. You think they're going to let us do that so easily?

Aaron: then what do you propose we do?

Derek: we stick to the plan, we need to move our group away from the Guardian Forces search. We need to continue to move further into into the island

Aaron: this means we're gonna have to keep relocating every time they get close!

Derek: it's safer than putting ourselves at risk! Not to mention your sister is carrying a child! So that means if we go back into search territory then we put ourselves closer to them in the process!

Aaron: isn't that worth the risk? What's gonna happen when we run out of places to run to?

Derek: we'll think about it when it happens. For now, what matters is keeping the baby and ourselves safe!

Aaron: I'm thinking the same thing, and keeping us safe means of thinking about every possible outcome tha-

Derek: enough Aaron! We are going to move inland! Uh, um..

Aaron has a sad look on his face from the sudden outburst. Lucinda and Laurance just look at each other awkwardly.

Aaron: fine... we'll go further into the island

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Zane entered the room, closing the door behind him.

Lucinda: as long as we're not caught off guard

Zane: sorry to interrupt

Lucinda: we were just finishing here. Don't worry

Zane: in that case, not sorry. But I wanted to ask, any idea when Garroth and Y/N are getting back?

Derek looked at his phone.

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