Comrad: An Ellsworld Fanfic

Chapter 15: Russian to Siberia

"Are we there yet?"

"Not yet, Matilda." Tori sighed. "At least, I think."

They continued to trek through the forest.

"C'mon now." Ell said. "The town should be only be about a quarter kilometer away now."

They finally stepped out of the woods. They stepped onto the asphalt of a roadway.

"Over there!"

A building clearly labeled as a hotel caught their eye. They ran towards it and entered. It was a wood building, with decorative items related with hunting. A woman sat at the reception desk.

"Wait." Ell said.

The three stopped.

"How are we gonna pay?"

"I'll handle this..." Tori said, removing her arm. She reached into a compartment and pulled out various credit cards.

"All of those are yours?" Ell asked.

"Nope." Tori said as she approached the desk. Ell sighed.

The lady took notice and yelled something towards the back. In a flash, a man in his early 60's popped out from the back. He wore a sweater and a pair of blue jeans with slippers.

"Greetings!" He said. "You are here for tourism?"

"Sadly, no." Tori said, slapping one of the credit cards down. "We...got lost in the woods."

"Well then, this is perfect!" The man said. "There's hot water for shower, Internet, and what you call 'continental breakfast'."

"How much is a night here, then?"

"Only 2,500 rubles for the two bed...or 38 in American dollars."

"Are there any other room sizes?

"Three bed is 41 dollars."

"We'll take the three bed."

"How many nights?"

"We don't know. For now, I guess.

Ell walked up.

"Maybe we could stick around. It's not everyday you visit another country."

Tori thought for a moment.

"Couldn't hurt. Besides, I need to repair the teleporter. They might have the parts I need here."

The man grabbed the card and swiped it.

"Mrs. Triveli, correct?"

"Yep."

The man slid the receipt to Tori, who signed it.

"So is there any hardware store nearby?"

"Yes, yes." The man responded. "Five minute drive from here."

"That close?"

"Our little town is near the train line, so we has many thing here to explore and enjoy."

"I might need to go there to get some parts."

"You can borrow Lada for only 20 American dollars a day."

"Alright. I'll think about it."

"You also pay for gas."

Tori nodded before the man handed her a room key and the Internet password. The three headed upstairs.

"Your gonna get caught." Ell said.

"I wouldn't be too sure, Ell."

"You used someone else's credit card and signed it."