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[ It had felt like a lot longer than six minutes. Reaching Ed as soon as it was all over had unfortunately not been possible despite his prior plan to do just that, so pacing and waiting was all he had been able to do. He hadn't doubted Ed would win. But had he still worried? Yes. Of course he did. As soon as he saw that it was Ed calling him, he fumbled with the device and put it to his ear as quickly as he could. ] Ed? Are you --

[ West exit. Something important. His legs were already moving before he even fully processed that that was what he needed to do. The pause was unsettling. What he said afterward was also unsettling. He sounded slightly panicked. ] What? How bad is it? Do you need a doctor? I -- wait. Just wait and don't move. [ And since Ed could be stubborn at times... ] I mean it.