Noah woke up much earlier than usual, the persistent hum of anxiety in his chest making it impossible to linger in bed.
He moved through his morning routine like a person on autopilot, having a quick bath and dressing in simple, comfortable clothes.
Once he was ready, he pulled out a large suitcase and began the process of packing.
He moved with a quiet efficiency, folding his clothes and tucking away various necessities to ensure he would not lack anything once he was settled in the university dorms.
He prepared a second box as well, filling it with extra layers and items he might need over the next few months, and he was particularly careful to secure his important documents in a safe pocket.
After he finished packing everything he owned, the reality of the move started to set in.
He dragged the first heavy box toward the bedroom door and began the arduous process of navigating it down the grand staircase.
