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 Navigating through the woods with trees that stood high, which also felt a little bit intimidating. I kept on going till I came to a clearing. It was no ordinary clearing, it was actually a village with a small population of people. The people that lived in this village wore clothing that seemed to be ripped and torn. Not everyone's clothes were like this. As I walked slowly some of the people started to notice me and most of them rushed straight into their homes.

I understood why they felt this way and why they reacted as they did. I'm an outsider , they don't know who I am so I introduced myself by saying.

John: Greetings, I come to your village with no harmful intent, I am just a traveler trying to get to the capital. My name is John, and I lived with my family on the other side of these woods. Sadly my family is no more.

Soon I could see a elderly man coming towards me very slowly, with a couple of people beside him on both sides to help him.

Elderly man: Greetings traveler, I go by elder Philip but call me philip, John was the name?. You say you're trying to get to the capital, what business do you have there if I may ask.

John: At this moment I am not entirely sure why I am trying to get to the capital. It's an honor to meet you elder Philip.

Elder Philip slowly came closer and took a look at me, which did kinda freak me out. Slowly he then steps back a couple feet to give me space. Then he explains

Elder Phillip: Well my from what you have told us, I assume that you're telling the truth?. I say this because if you do betray us, there will be severe consequences.

John: Understood Elder Philip, I thank you for welcoming me.

Elder Phillip: My pleasure, please follow me to my humble abode.

So as we were walking to elder Phillips house, I looked around left and right, the windows of each house had just a crack open. I just followed Elder Philip cause if I wandered off, it could create a scene.

As we reached Phillips house, I gazed upon it, impressed with how it had a similar style compared to the villager houses, as well it was built using a very strong type of wood I've never seen before. As I entered inside, I could feel a super homey vibe. Inside was a fireplace, with a couch softer than a feather mattress, as well as a beautiful dining room with a table made to match the rest. Then right around the corner came a older woman, which I imagine is Phillips' spouse.

Phillip was leading me to his basement which isn't awkward at all. So I spoke up and said

"Elder Phillip where are you taking me–"

Phillip: You will see, but you must be respectful of what your eyes will gaze upon

I took a deep breath and continued down these spiral stairs. It felt like forever until a light just around the corner was shining through the crack.

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