"Then what about the coast?"
The suggestion came from an unexpected source—Daisy, who'd spoken up timidly but with growing confidence as she realized people were actually listening. Everyone turned to look at her, and I watched her straighten slightly under the attention, raising her gaze to meet the assembled eyes with surprising seriousness.
"The Atlantic coast... near the sea?" She clarified, her voice strengthening as she articulated the idea more fully.
"Atlantic coast? You mean we should settle in a city near the New Jersey coastline?" Rachel asked, processing the suggestion with visible interest.
