It takes a few repetitions before she catches the sound of the code this time, the change in acoustics between one part of the tiny town and another enough to throw her off. The sound is a relief. The message is more so - she knows she hadn't tampered with the water, but it's confirmation that nothing about the town had adulterated it either.
Good. Will keep refilling it.
She pauses, stomach clenching as an unnerving thought coalesces.
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Good. Will keep refilling it.
She pauses, stomach clenching as an unnerving thought coalesces.
How long has it been for you in there?