"I'm going to the Civil Protection Office again," she said, tying her hair back. "But I want you three to stay home and rest."
There was silence.
Then Julian stood up.
"I want to go with you."
His voice was calm, but firm. The kind of calm that told her he wouldn't back down.
Before Ruby could respond—
"Me too!" Milo jumped up. "I feel better now!"
Adrian didn't say anything. He just stood. That was his answer.
Ruby blinked. "No—listen. You all need rest. Especially you, Jules, you—"
"No," Julian said gently, his voice a little shaky. "I… I need to go. I'll go crazy if I sit here any longer."
"And what if Brother Karl comes back and we're not here?" Milo asked, eyes wide.
"Or what if the civil office needs all of us to answer something she forgets?" Adrian added, arms crossed.
Ruby looked at the three of them standing like a tiny army, each in their own way trying to help.
She let out a sigh and ran a hand through her hair.
"Alright!"
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