After they had their bath, they both changed into the new clothes that they had gotten from Ralph. When they had returned to the front desk they both looked like completely different people.

The lady at the front desk couldn't help but smile at them.

Natalya outstretched her hand to Sheldon and he took it as she led him outside smiling.

They made a slight detour to the train station; the turn onto Reglina Cross. Sheldon felt a hand lightly touch his shoulder.

Turning to see a girl the same age as them collapsed on the floor. Her legs were bruised, her clothes were torn and she looked as though she had just been robbed. The lines on her eyes suggested she had been crying. Sheldon's first thought was to look around to see if it was an ambush. Although he knew the chances were low, this was very similar to what they would do. Natalya picked up the girl instictively realized from her lips that she was dehydrated. She got out the water from the bag and poured it slowly onto her lips.

Great, Sheldon thought we only have one more bottle of water left. He couldn't help but feel worried as the girl slowly opened her eyes.

She looked directly at him, "thank you."

"You shouldn't thank me," Sheldon swiftly said. "You should thank Natalya," as she was now looking at her from the side.

"What's your name?" Natalya asked the girl smiling and looking on with anticipation.

The girl responded "Cindy."

She sat herself up on the bench, looking around constantly as if expecting something to happen.

"What happened to you?" Sheldon asked as he noticed this weird behavior.

"I was sold as a slave and I ran away...I can't stay here for too long I have to leave before they find me." Cindy replied.

"I think----" Sheldon started but before he could finish.

Natalya held her hands, "Come with us," causing his eyes to go wild with bewilderment. He wanted to say something but he didn't want to argue with her.

The only thing he could say was, "we have to leave now."

This would officially end the first chapter in the book. What are your thoughts? was this format easier to read? shorter and quicker please let me know, Thank you.