-later-
The freeways this time of night were completely empty. The chief explained that the law enforcement try to keep a rough curfew on the roads to prevent local disasters. He explained that since the curfew was put into effect, the death rate has lowered significantely.
"What is Sorinto like?" Manus asked.
"It's in the middle," the chief answered. "No real violence starts there. There's been no troulbes there, but no real sights either. Kind of a boring place. But, it's a nice quiet place."
"That's what I like to hear," Violet said. "Maybe the others are there."
"Maybe," Manus shrugged.
"Who do you kids mean?" the chief asked. "Relatives?"
"Friends," Violet answered.
"Ah."
"Are we almost there?" Manus asked.
"Yes. It shouldn't take more than... screw this. Look! It's just over there!"
Violet and Manus sat up and looked through the windshield. There was a very large hill, covered in small buildings, whos roofs were reflecting the moonlight.
"That is a pretty small town," Manus said.
"Yeah," the chief agreed. "But it's nice and cozy. No real worries here. And it's the perfect time; my sister lived here in Sorinto, but she's out for a few months to Derka. She won't mind if you borrow her house."
"Seriously?" Violet asked.
"Yeah!" the chief exclaimed as he drove past the first bunch of houses. "With that curfew out, the hotels would be closed for the night. Local residential homes are the only places you could go now. And, after what you went through, I don't want to leave you on the streets."
"Thanks!" Violet exclaimed.
"No problem," the chief said longly. "But you kids better watch the place."
"Yeah, we will," Manus said. "We'll probably just fall asleep as soon as we get there."
"Okay then. It's just up there."
