THE FIFTH: Chapter Eight, Part Two

Map, Glossary

OutpostPART TWO (of 2)
Although the marketplace was closed for the night, smoke rose from the chimneys of the little homes some vendors built on back of their booths.  I stopped in the tavern to check on Ayrne and see that the roof patch held. After hearing his good report and having some ale and a bowl of barley stew, I strolled up the walkway toward the house.  The rain fell, and I turned my face up, letting my hood fall back, to feel the fat drops splat on my face.Bea...