The possibility of power available at home gives Nel a glimmer of hope that their family could leave soon from the hall. If they get home before dinner then perhaps the holiday won’t be wholly spoiled on her account. That, however, seems to depend on the whim of a cat who is occupying the lap of her eldest sibling and has been rather clingy as of late. Antsy or not, she may as well settle back down.

Drifting gradually back in her seat as she starts to slouch, the girl perks as soon as attention turns to her with Mum leaning over, and she puts up a smile as she nods, “Fine. A little bored is all.” Only a few full days out from her coma, she has improved from falling asleep at regular intervals to falling asleep every so often.