I nodded, relieved at the thought. "Yeah. So Emil and Ozana first. Then we can call Vasile and Tamara and set up a meet. And go from there.”
I wanted to make the call before my nerves got the better of me -- and we had wasted enough time alright. So I pulled out a burner phone and texted Emil and Ozana with a code that told them it was me messaging and I was safe. Then I asked them to call me if they could.
Looking aorund the table I said, "I don't know how long it will take them to call, they might be--"
The phone rang.
I hurried to pick it up and put it on speaker.
"Natalia?" Emil asked. "You are safe, child?"
"Yes, Emil. We've got a temporary safehouse set up and don't expect any trouble while we're here."
"Good. That is good. We are safe also. What did you need?"
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Got 750 words done today. That's half my daily goal, but given how hard it was to write anything, I'll call it a win.
Stopping early today. I have time for another couple hundred if I push, but pushing feels like a bad idea right now.