The term "furlough" in literature is richly multifaceted, often connoting a temporary break from duty that spans both military and personal realms. In works by Chekhov [1, 2, 3, 4] and Joyce [5], the word is used to evoke opportunities for travel or reprieve from routine, suggesting a break from the burdens of everyday life. In contrast, Thomas Carlyle’s depictions [6, 7, 8, 9] and accounts in Sherman’s memoirs [10, 11, 12, 13, 14] emphasize its military association—reflecting moments when officers or soldiers, whether fleeing the heat of battle or granted respite, momentarily step away from their roles. Even writers like Hardy [15] and Whitman [16, 17] infuse the term with a personal quality that blends the ordinary with the epic, underscoring its dual use as both a literal and metaphorical withdrawal.