Disturbance in the Dungeons

Rune sat in the dining room of his mother's kitchen alongside everyone else. A day had passed since the last earthquake and the setting up of the village defenses which proceeded it. The atmosphere was pleasant as everyone enjoyed some tea and snacks but the lack of conversation was far from the liveliness that was present yesterday.

"I think it is about time we head back, mom," Rune said, cutting through the silence.

Norma sighed and set down her tea cup. "I had a feeling you were going to say that," she replied.

She stood up from her seat and beckoned Rune over to her side. He was confused as to the reason ,but did as his mother asked and walked over to her. When he finally reached the other side of the table where his mother stuff with her hands on her hips, he was met with a fierce smack to the side of the head.

"Ow! What was that--"