It wasn’t terribly accurate but he hadn’t thought it needed to be.There were only two main roads in Hasp. One ran east-west and the other north-so...th; both ran basically straight with only mild curves. The Town Hall was situated at the crossroads. The Red Guard had come in from the east, to take advantage of the rising sun. When their plans had gone to shit, they’d taken refuge in a small square about sixty yards east of the town hall, on the south side of the east-west road. The Blacksmith. There has been an increase in talking about going back to the great meeting grounds. Fifteen years ago the raiders attacked the great meeting grounds. The tribes now only meet every three years. We have not been back since we came to this beautiful valley. The last tribe came through here four moons ago; they mentioned that they were going to the great meeting grounds this year. There was great pressure put on me to go, but we all could not go.After lots of discussion, it was decided by the. Get used to thosefacts, and you might be a better parent," Caroline turned on her heel andstormed back to Ann's room.Caroline went to Ann's side. "I'm sorry," she said. "I thought theyought to know, and Mom insisted in coming to the hospital." Not your fault," Ann whispered wearily. "I hadn't expected them tocome. I hadn't expected a lot of things apparently," she added ruefully."Look, I'm really tired. Please, do me a favor and keep the visitors to aminimum?" Of course," Caroline. I guess she's giving me a ride to school!" You know that I love you, Jim," Kristen said, her face clearly showing concern."I know, Kris. And I love you, too!" The two of us kissed for a couple of minutes, Kristen turning it, of course, into one of her patented erection specials. It was difficult for me to leave, but I knew that I had some work to do. I hugged Kristen and said my good-bye, and then I walked toward my home.As I walked away, I knew that Kristen was a bit more than disappointed. I.