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[Max wakes up feeling awful, the phrase "death warmed up" stuck in her thoughts as she drags herself out of bed and into a shower. A normal person might give themselves time to rest, to recover, but as soon as she's clean and dressed, Max checks her phone for messages and shortly after, finds the note on her fridge.

At least she's made one good choice recently, in trusting Sarissa. It might have been her only smart decision so far.]

Sarissa,

Thank you for taking Maurice and clearing out my fridge, I'm afraid this terrible business with the townspeople had me out of commission for several days.

I'd be happy to come collect Maurice at a time that suits you.