As the morning sun began to set, casting a warm orange glow over the camp, Alex, Thrain, and Samantha returned from their exploration, their faces solemn and contemplative. They joined Lyra and Joan around the campfire, where laughter and the smell of roasting meat filled the air. Joan was cracking jokes with Lyra, his youthful energy bringing smiles to their faces. But Alex, Thrain, and Samantha were silent, their minds preoccupied with a recent and troubling memory.