[ah, so cold... She'll catch her death out here. And he can't let that happen. This is a real second chance, and he won't make the same mistakes again.
He nods, then looks around. He spots a shopkeeper that looks older, perhaps more knowledgeable. He keeps Maria's hand held tightly in his (afraid that if he lets go, she may vanish) and approaches her]
We need directions to the nearest heated building. [pause. Right. Maria is here.] Please.
[the older woman smiles, and gives them directions to a cafe nearby]
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He nods, then looks around. He spots a shopkeeper that looks older, perhaps more knowledgeable. He keeps Maria's hand held tightly in his (afraid that if he lets go, she may vanish) and approaches her]
We need directions to the nearest heated building. [pause. Right. Maria is here.] Please.
[the older woman smiles, and gives them directions to a cafe nearby]