I wasn't sure if I made it a bit too silly, but I think the humor balances out the emotions of the previous few chapters.
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Chapter 17: Recovery
Rook’s life returned to normality. He returned to his regular daily routine with little fuss. When he went into the dormitory that night, everyone was happy to welcome him back and talk to him again. They stayed up late and chatted to him about all that he missed while he was away. Queck and Karbo were especially glad to see him return.
Rook took his suppressants every morning without fail. His fangs were still visible, but his skin was now much closer to his normal skin-tone. His hunger for meat subsided, but he still liked eating meat every so often. After all the events that happened during the previous month, Rook was finally glad to get back to his normal duties.
Scraper’s influence seemed to be waning. He had failed to send anyone to beat up Rook for a long time. Perhaps the word of Rook being a Dark Gift victim had spread throughout the prisoners? Whatever the cause, Rook was happy for it.
There was still something he had to do though… have a drink with his best friend Queck.
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