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The next day arrived with Elayne slowly waking up in her bed inside the large building where the tournament participants were allowed to rest while waiting for the next round in the colosseum. After yesterday's intense events she felt completely exhausted and simply wanted a proper rest before deciding what to do next.
Now that she was well rested, and while noticing Mark was still sleeping peacefully next to her, she decided to get up and gaze out the window. Outside she could see the big city already moving this early in the morning. Tall armored guards patrolled the streets while vendors and merchants prepared their shops once again under the morning light. People walked about with purpose, some carrying goods, others chatting near stalls that had just opened for the day.
