He walked in relative silence beside the old man after he had spoken with the village alderman, Robert didn't make it known to the others that he was taking his leave. Curious to see where the man was heading Dexter hurried after him and caught up with Robert as he reached what one could only assume was his domicile. It looked like the old house had stood here for many years, possibly a decade or so. [color=crimson]"Been here awhile?"[/color] the boy cleared his throat to get Robert's attention, looking up at him with a questioning glance before continuing [color=crimson]"I won't pry mister, you got your privacy and I got mine."[/color] Dexter shrugged and gave the man a knowing look.

[color=crimson]"But could you tell me one thing?"[/color] the boy shifted the crossbow to a more comfortable position on his shoulders [color=crimson]"What the hell is that?"[/color] pointing at the checkered board looking at it like some kind of alien technology.