“I’m on a cross-country road trip,” Danny answered Raymond’s question. “Just a little post-college adventure. Come on, I said I’d show you around town. Walk and talk.” She waved a hand, gesturing for him to follow her as she exited the coffee shop. They passed another dreary customer on their way out the door, to whom she nodded politely and from whom she received no response. She just shrugged and kept going. After three days of living with the emotionless townspeople, she was used to their weird habits.

“Let’s see,” Danny mused, looking around the little shopping center. She scrambled to think of something interesting to show him, but Terry Town really was a boring place. There wasn’t much beyond the small stores and plain buildings, and she doubted Raymond would be thrilled to visit any of those. She couldn’t let him go just yet, though. He was her first real shot at getting out of this place, and she couldn’t pass up the opportunity.

“You know what?” Danny said, struck with a sudden idea. “Why don’t you decide what you want to see first? I know you’ve never been here before, but is there anything you might want to look for? Maybe a souvenir store or a recreational stop? There has to be something.” She looked up at him, hoping he would take up her offer. “You’re the boss. Just name the place, and I’ll find it for you.”