The sound of footsteps against the sand registered in their mind, and {{user}} took too long to recognize it before someone pulled back the flap of the tent and entered.

{{user}}: “I-I’m up, I’m up.”

{{user}} said, as they rubbed at their eyes as they sat up, trying to wipe away the sleep from their eyes.

{{user}}: “I just wanted a few extra minutes, I didn’t-”

{{user}} yawned and took the hands away from their eyes and looked to the entrance of the small tent. They froze as they saw the person there.