As the days stretched into weeks and the weeks melted into months, Avi and Roger found themselves settling into a routine within the confines of Tuvalu. Despite the looming threat of war and the ever-present curfew, their days were filled with moments of laughter and camaraderie, thanks to the regular visits from their friends Aisha, Haniya, and Aftab.

Yet, beneath the facade of normalcy, a sense of unease lingered, fueled by Avi and Roger's growing suspicions of their friends' motives. With curfews enforced and police checkpoints dotting the highways, the prospect of daily visits seemed increasingly implausible, leading Avi and Roger to question the true nature of their friends' intentions.