"Well, forgive us for having some faith in the human race," Diane said.
The weary survivors seemed to have been through a lot in the past ten days. They looked exhausted, malnourished, and frightened. Some of them had bruises and minor injuries, indicating that they might have faced skirmishes with monsters during their escape. As Angela approached to talk to them, Bruce kept a watchful eye on their surroundings, making sure they weren't being followed or ambushed.
The survivors explained that they had been hiding in the city, trying to evade the monsters and find enough food and water to sustain themselves. They recounted tales of narrow escapes, desperate fights, and the loss of friends and family to the relentless onslaught of the slimes and other creatures.
