C227 No One Makes Friends from Nothing

The mist hung thick in the air, growing heavier by the moment, and with it, the Third Elder's sense of unease deepened. He harbored a bold suspicion, yet certainty eluded him.

When his turn arrived, he mimicked the others and flicked on the switch of the hot water dispenser. With a whoosh, steamy water gushed forth, causing the Third Elder's face to involuntarily twitch