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<i>Location: KOA cabin<br/>
Addressing: Rebel</i><br/>​</div>It took a lot for Rebel to talk about his girlfriend. Rachel could tell that just from watching him and listening to the subtle changes in his voice. She had originally feared that Rebel had done something to the woman. Rebel made it easy to believe such things. He sat here, virtually unaffected by the absence of his partner. He had helped the group make it to the camp instead of searching for Sou. Now, if she chose to believe him, she supposed that it all made sense. Things were over between them.<br/><br/>“I only work until dinner.” Rachel explained, hoping to answer his question about Sou’s whereabouts without implying anything. “I can’t tell you whether or not Sou stayed overnight.” She wished that she could have given him a confirmation, but she was unable to. “If you’re curious, I’m sure you could ask when you get back.” Back to Abendblume, back to the only civilization they knew. “Mr. Frazier knows all of the comings and goings in the clinic. He will be able to find out if Sou was there.” Rachel licked her lips and sighed, realizing that it might be pointless for Rebel to seek out the truth. It would only drive him crazy. Sou was long gone.<br/><br/>She felt an indescribable feeling of sadness swirling in the pit of her stomach. Rachel swallowed and glanced down at the man. She lifted her hand, cautiously, and set it gently atop Rebel’s. Rachel stroked her thumb over his wrist and gave a light, reassuring squeeze.<br/><br/>“Are you hungry?”