WILLOCK 23

"You got this" was the big word written on the large front desk where I assumed the person who kept the gold coins or recorded the inn's activities worked.

"Excuse me, sir," I said, not quite, coming to term or rather hearing my voice but I hope he heard me. And I guess he indeed did, for he raised one of his brows, studying me from head to toe.

"Not from around here?" he questioned, and my mind hesitated on whether it was wise to answer or not.

"I am looking for a man named Armstrong. Do you have any information about him, his whereabouts, or anything?" I asked, awaiting a straightforward response. This seemed to pique his interest as he observed me with more curiosity and attention this time.

"Who are you?" he demanded in a deep and commanding tone that, if louder, could easily intimidate even a grown adult.