Still standing

Very few stood straight. Part of that was that the people who were strong enough to not be worn out by this point were important enough to have seats on the 'stage', an elevator at the base of the stairs that would run up the length of the stairs, carrying any vehicles with it.

Capes gathered behind their leaders and lieutenants. Some even sat on the floor, at the base of pillars or against the walls.

Breakthrough entered. Antares, at the very least, stood tall, even though she had dark circles under her eyes.

- Interlude 19.z