I was dreaming," I said. "Again.""Can't say I blame you." Daniel eased back as I moved away to sit on the ground. "Been having a few anxiety dreams myself."I looked at him and the events of the last day slowly returned."You shouldn't be here," I said. "I'm still dreaming, aren't I?""That depends. Am I better looking?"I gave a soft laugh and shook my head."Do I at least better than I did yesterday?""No. Sorry.
The protagonist shares a moment with Daniel, discussing the nature of dreams and their anxieties, revealing their shared experience of troubled nights. As Daniel settles beside them, there’s an underlying tension suggesting the difficult events they have faced recently.
The dialogue continues playfully, with Daniel teasing about his appearance compared to the previous day. The protagonist's laughter highlights a brief respite from the surrounding struggles, showing the strength of their bond in these trying times.
