Noah knows that night comes on fast, too fast, because there is no sunset or gentle dusk. It's near enough an immediate change, from colorless and dim, to dimmer, and then the sirens start and everything goes dark. That's when the monsters come out. They aren't there yet, but soon.

"Yes. My place, it's at High Gate Apartments. We're on the first floor, a bunch of us are staying there so we can watch out for each other. Would you like to come with me?" he asks, hefting the bag of food back over his shoulder. If she's coming, they'll need to leave quickly.