Tom wasn't sure if it was the cold, the ache in his bones, or the pressure in his bladder that woke him. Either way, he saw the sky growing lighter in the east. Time to start moving again.
Carlos, Pedro, Tom, and Juanita made their way back to Owl Hollow. Their encounter with Enoch and the volunteers gave them some confidence that there wouldn't be anyone there to greet them. Still, they moved carefully. As they reached the camp, the sun had started toward the horizon.
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The quiet walk south brought warmth back to everybody's legs. Nancy led her small group through the woods, trying to stick to animal trails or water-worn areas to minimize the noise. By mid morning, they reached the floor of the valley and neared the road and stream.
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Nancy and her crew sat around their fire in the midmorning sun when they saw the four men carrying Enoch back into the camp. The light activity from all the camp residents slowed as they turned to see Silus' emissary.
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That Thing sat in the tent she had woken in that morning. So far, no one had told her what to do or otherwise bothered her. Around midday, Nancy brought some bread that had been cooked on a stick over a fire. It was good, but not as good as the bread Grandma Grace made. After lunch was when things changed.
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Nancy heard the hunt more than saw it, even with the nearly full moon overhead. Two men, one larger than average, chased a small teenager. It looked like the men had clubs. That was good; it meant they probably didn't have guns. They headed toward the clearing.
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The City of Fozia, situated on the western border of the Rama Republic has existed for some time. Now that the war is over, its military importance will lessen but its importance for trade will increase. It is for that reason that we must understand more about its place and origin.
I arrived at the old store at about half past five. The sun had set completely, leaving everything to rely on street lights. On a chilly November night, those lights seemed cold.
I watched Hannah drive off to work. Sleeping all night in a sitting position should have filled me with cramps, but since it was curled up with Hannah things seemed fine. A quick gurgle from my guts said breakfast.
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