Lenny smiled back at him, "Father Black!" Both men embraced one another, Patting their backs.
It was indeed good to see a familiar face. However, When Lenny looked behind Father Black, he was surprised to see only two other people that he recognized. It was only Elder isiah and Elder Zod.
A kind of foreboding suddenly came upon Lenny, and as much as he did not want to think about it, he already had a range of guesses.
As Lenny raised his head up, he absorbed the sight of Glenn's territory, now fortified with walls, a stark reminder of the battles and struggles it had faced in his absence, he was led into the great hall by Father Black.
The sight of the numerous seats, many unoccupied, spoke volumes of the losses and changes that had transpired. Father Black offered him a seat, a gesture that carried a weight of significance in this place of leadership and decision-making.
