Board Thread:Role Plays/@comment-25924729-20150722084207/@comment-25924729-20151028073548

Thompson approached the group, giving the Patriach's corpse a wide berth while looking sick and queasy. "I think thats enough action for one day, the boys are gonna a heart attack at this rate..."

Responding to Browning now "Speaking of civillian populace, our rest stop for the night's just round the corner. If we hurry, we can make it to the village by nightfall."

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(A few hours later)

The convoy entered through the gates of a small village, crew looking releived that they were safe for now. Many villagers emerged from their homes to gawk and stare. Men and women whispered in hushed tones while children pointed and ran around.

A young man who introduced himself as the mayor approached the group asking for the reason they were here. Thompson explained in detail about their quest, leading to more gossip and whispers among the villagers. But the mayor looked eager to have visitors.

"Of course!" he whooped in a shrill voice. "Stay, you're welcome to our humble home." he seemed to lose focus for a moment and his voice changed "...stay...stay forever...." Laura felt a chill down her spine, but the mayor resumed his cheery tone. "You can visit and explore the village freely, but don't wander out. It's dangerous at night."

Permission granted, the TV crew dispersed to indulge in their various activities. Laura made her way to the nearest cafe, dying for a good meal after two days of trail rations.