73 The city: why are there forests here!?

Now that I didn't get stared at by hundreds, walking felt good. 

Until it didn't.

I reached the gates, and well, things happened. 

"There you are." A woman smiled, and almost sang the words. 

I really wanted to run away but she'd have chased me to the end of the earth. So, that option wasn't available anymore.

There were two other girls near her, wearing awkward smiles. And the guy- the captain or rather, the club leader was looking into the distance, questioning the meaning of life. 

"H-Hey, mom. What are you doing here?"

"Well, when you went out for a walk and never came back, I got kind of worried." She chuckled, eyes closed. "Your friend gave me a good idea of where you might be."

I might or might not have said I'd be back after a walk which I eventually forgot and then one thing led to another. 

'I'll be sure to skewer him the next time.'

"About that… I had torn clothes and-"