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In the end, Lucille dropped you off at your respective houses. She refused to take Atlas with her to the library. Atlas looked disappointed, but at the end he let out a loud yawn and told her she was right that he had to take a rest.

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You went inside your house and found your mom and dad sitting on the couch. When they saw you, their faces lit up as if all their worries were washed away. They hugged you tight and asked you where you'd been. You told them that you were with your friends, not wanting to tell them that you'd explored the potential root of all the destruction that was bound to happen soon.

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