[Reaching the end of the hallway felt like an eternity, but there's only one way to turn once they do. They follow the path, of course, and Leia doesn't notice right away when the children disappear not long after. Their mumbling and whispering casually dissipate too, leaving them at peace as she spots the stairs in the distance.
Everything is quieter, and the lights are less blinding (though some still flicker). She stops once it finally hits her, half-turning.]
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Everything is quieter, and the lights are less blinding (though some still flicker). She stops once it finally hits her, half-turning.]
They're gone!