He arrived far too early, so spent the time wandering the city to get a feel for the place. The districts he visited felt nice enough, with long streets and tall buildings, and the folk appeared aimable. But there was something off about it. It was all far too normal, and anyone who’s spent any time in cities knows there’s no such thing as a normal city. There was no flare to it. Like it was designed to be inconsequential, which made him suspicious.
Paddy Dobson
24th January 2023