While the atmosphere had improved, it was a stretch to say that the heaviness had disappeared. In fact, it was lurking just under the surface in a way that seemed to eat at the corners of their minds.
WIthin a few minutes, the group had broken up to do their own thing in the name of "rest" before the next Boss Confrontation. Greg fidgeted on the spot, unsure if he should stretch or shadow box.
Jamie was pretending like he was doing some sort of inspection or maintenance on his bow while Penny had pulled out a sketchpad, claiming that she was going to come up with some new designs while she waited for everyone to be ready. However, if anyone looked over her shoulder, they would see that it was just meaningless doodles as her heart wasn't in it.
