No one home
When Vincent reached Meadow, darkness had fallen upon the lands. Most townsfolk were inside their houses, while some walked on the streets, heading home. And then there were people who were continuing their punishment in the centre of the town—sitting in shame and humiliation.
The people responsible for hurting Eve earlier, continued to kneel on the ground with their hands up and a tired expression on their faces, as hours had passed since they were in the same position.
"Hands higher!" One of the guards demanded from Mrs. Humphrey, who, out of pain in her arms, had lowered her hands.
"My arms are aching," Mrs. Humphrey complained with her face scrunched in pain. "How much longer are we supposed to stay here like this? We have begged for forgiveness."