"Thanks," Cristian flashed his signature warm smile and the silent man nodded.
The moment they reached the gates, a guard hollered. "Hey, you there! The one with the axe."
Cristian paused while the four went in, ignoring him. They led him to the town, so he was all on his own.
"Do you want to kill yourself? Your mother did not go through birthing you just for you to waste your life!" the guard berated while pointing with his index finger.
'Am I being scolded?' Cristian mused inwardly. " My clothes got burnt by a beast." He said the truth. The guard snorted and walked away.
'Some people really like poking into others' business.' his thoughts vanished as the bustling town appeared before him.
Several vendors were in a symmetrical line on both sides of the street. The street was crowded and the cacophony of vendors advertising their products, people haggling, and shouts from kids filled the air.
