I sat there, listening to them chat nonstop. It was a very dark night, and just two small lamps, like fireflies, were lit dimly out of dread of being found. It was so dark that there was no way to see far ahead!
However, I was aware that I was surrounded by our people.
After a while, Atlas walked towards me and reached out his hand. "We need to get closer. Can you still walk?"
"I can!" I insisted.
I grabbed his hand and stood up with his support. He hugged me and said, "You've worked hard!"