The mountain is high up, surrounded with scattered trees, and there’s a trail that’s supposed to lead up to the town.

A few people see you right off the bat, a couple yells being thrown out, and you walk forward with a small smile, and a bit of amusement at the way the people trip over their feet in either fear or respect.

Word spreads lightning fast, and the people in the town know for a fact that you are here for that child.

You’re almost impressed with how quickly all the people disappear, the doors and windows being shut and their curtains being closed. The streets go silent, your footsteps being the only sound he can hear, along with the faint sound of voices nearby, and the wind blowing over your head.

They probably expected your company.

A door swings open from across the road, and a woman comes running out, leaving the door open behind her. You can see people standing by the doorway, watching as the woman runs right towards you.

The woman pauses, holding her hand out to you. “I’m Mary! Hello... I’m so sorry for the confusion, there was meant to be someone to lead you over here, but things got miscalculated.”

“That’s alright.” You cut her off, Mary closing her mouth with a click. She pulls her hand back quickly after you don’t shake it. “Where is he?”

“Oh! The- the child, right. You- please follow me, don’t mind the company. I apologize.” She quickly pulls you along by the hand towards the house she came from.

“In here.” She says, stepping up to a closed door, and she opens it for you, then steps back to let you walk in first.