The night announcement had gone off more ominous than usual, although how much of it was bluster and how much of it was truth. It was so baldly laid out that he couldn't help but think it was simply meant to make them more paranoid.

The joke was on Landel, in that respect. Gren was far, far too worn out to feel any more paranoid than he already was. He took the time to gather his supplies and shovel, and then headed out.