02-02-2005, 04:04 PM
Abby's mind was trying to scan for the correct answer to the man's question. Figuring a half truth is better than no truth whatsoever, she sighed.
"Yes sir. I have come with the travelers. We mean no one any harm. Not knwing where we are, it became apparent to me that it would help to have some knowledge of this place."
All the time she was talking she was slowly sliding the scanning device up her sleeve.
"I hope you don't mind, but I was drawn to the nice quietness of this place."
Smiling her most sincere smile, she lightly laid her hand on his arm. Sugar coating her voice, she cocked her head at him,
"I'm not in any trouble am I?
"Yes sir. I have come with the travelers. We mean no one any harm. Not knwing where we are, it became apparent to me that it would help to have some knowledge of this place."
All the time she was talking she was slowly sliding the scanning device up her sleeve.
"I hope you don't mind, but I was drawn to the nice quietness of this place."
Smiling her most sincere smile, she lightly laid her hand on his arm. Sugar coating her voice, she cocked her head at him,
"I'm not in any trouble am I?