Chapter 33: Like the view?
In the same room as before sat Layra, Sareth, Nira, Brann, Adam, Kosman, and Grzywacz.
Grzywacz looked around at those gathered, then spoke in a calm but tired voice:
"Nira and I visited a few smaller markets deeper into the residential part of the city. We managed to gather some supplies. Food, cans, dry goods. We took everything we could carry."
Nira nodded in confirmation.
Adam leaned forward.
"We, on the other hand... met an old man who had been hiding alone in a shop. At first, he attacked us, but we managed to talk and convince him that we weren’t a threat—and that he should join us."
Grzywacz frowned.
"We haven’t seen any other people in days. But that doesn’t mean they aren’t out there. What happened with you and Sareth proves it—and it’s likely to happen more often. So the question is: what do we do when we encounter someone?"
Sareth picked up the topic immediately:
"Should we leave them? Force them to join? Accept everyone?"
A discussion broke out. Layra raised her voice: