The next morning, the team gathered in the sitting room, sipping coffee and discussing their plan of action. Duke, however, was still fast asleep, oblivious to the hustle and bustle around him.
Tyler, noticing Duke's absence, got up from his seat and walked to the room, provided for Duke. He knocked softly on the door, and when there was no response, he slowly turned the handle and slipped inside.
"Duke, man, wake up," Tyler said, shaking Duke's shoulder gently. "We need to get moving."
Duke stirred, his eyes fluttering open. He rubbed his eyes, yawned, and sat up, looking around groggily. "What time is it?"
"Almost ten," Tyler replied. "We're mapping out the plan. You gotta get up, man."
Duke fell back on the bed, his eyes closing again.