Chapter 10. Back to the City

Isaac wiped the sweat from his brow, he had been shoveling for over an hour, but digging graves for hundreds would probably make him break. They had already spent a night at the Academy, gathering the bodies of the dead in one place so the little girl wouldn't have to see the horrible sight. Elijah came out of the door of one of the dormitories, clearing his throat quietly.

"Can you keep her company for a while?" asked Elijah.

"The girl?"

"Yes, her."

"Why?"

"She won't let go of Master Halsey's map," Elijah complained.

The shovel was thrown carelessly by Isaac, who almost gave up. The pair's work became increasingly tiring as they had to care for a little girl who was rather difficult to communicate with. Inevitably, they took turns collecting corpses and guarding the girl.

"Do you know her name?" It was Isaac who asked this time.

"Map."

Isaac slammed his fist into Elijah's shoulder, not hard. "Shut up."

"I talk to her a lot