How Things Are

thirty nine

I was quite irritated about how last night went. Remembering how easy most of them made it look to chop off that beast's legs while killing the critters surrounding us. Seriously? Even some of the first-timers were doing better than I was on my first time. Jealousy is a pain. At least seeing a few of them struggle was worth it. I was grateful for Teedos training or I'd look like a fool.

The two who struggled were still a bit traumatized. It gave them the energy to walk as shakey as they were, they were also more alert.

Joey was still avoiding me. We only have a day and a half left but I have a feeling Lucas is gonna push us to get there sooner. It's hard to read his face but when he speaks to us it's like he's saying 'I'll kill you if you speak again', so we all remain quiet and try not to tick him off further.

They all have information about everywhere they go but I wonder if they know of the next city. The people there act too happy to be considered anything gang-related in a world run by them. It's almost creepy. I left earlier then I planned because of the vibes I was getting off of them. They gave me more of a cult vibe.

My father had this visitor when I was younger in a weird jumpsuit saying his leader was from Mars and would like his support. I didn't hear the rest of the conversation because Simon yanked me out of the room, but I remember seeing him later, trying to put a hex on one of my father's men instead of fighting back. He ended up beaten on the treat while my dad's men walked away looking at him like an idiot.

There are crazy people out here, but a whole city of them calls makes me nervous. I wanna ask Lucas if he's aware but by his mood, it's not a great idea. I can't move out of line to go ask the only person talking to me either because Lucas told me to stay with him in front. I guess we'll see what happens when we get there.

The sun shines into our eyes, making it difficult to stay focused on my worries. Everyone stinks, including me. We have the added smell of the lake on us. Whether it's from the wet grass we stepped on or the guts that squirted on us after killing the critters that charged us. Either way, it left a smell that I remember didn't come off easy. It took me and Winwrey having to scrub each other to get it out. I blocked that memory out due to how much she complained and how weird it was. I hope nothing similar will happen. I'm not scrubbing anyone here.

Just thinking like that makes me shiver in this heat. We begin to see a group ahead walking in our direction. They move to the other side of the road. You can tell who's traveling together and who's just a part of the row of people like we are. We get side glances from some while most are too tired so they mind their own business.
Most look strong enough to survive the lake ahead of them while you have to question at times why some are so willing to risk their lives to travel this road if it's unlikely to make it to the end.

I know why I did it so I can't judge I guess.

Lucas pushes us to walk faster until those people are out of sight. I look at him to question why but that was stupid. All I got in return was a threatening glare before he pushed us ahead.

He does this on and off until it's dark and cool out. Whatever is in his head makes me wish I could read minds. That facial expression hasn't changed. It's not like this walk brings everyone joy and we should be skipping, holding hands, and singing traveling songs. He's just extra everything.
Extra mad, extra annoyed, extra whiney. Not on the outside but on the inside. And it's all because someone decided to mess with him. He'll find that person and many horrible things will happen for making him feel this extra everything. Another shiver I try to hide but he sees like he sees everything and I get that all powerful threatening glare again.

I don't know how many times he's given it to everyone but counting has become something I've started out of boredom. He's done it 4 times to me. 7 to the men in the back who are still freaking out from last night. 5 to Joey and Teedo has received none. The others I might have missed because I'm up front and can't tell. It's becoming something to pass time.
I believe he's punishing us for something I haven't noticed because we haven't stopped walking. I take it we'll be going till morning. At least the weather is cool enough for now.