Back outside

Stepping outside of the town hall Ethan can smell the storm coming. Looking at the sky, he doesn't think he has long to get home before it hits. Dropping his gaze, he scans the streets. While just an hour ago the streets were filled with people preparing for the fair, now they were all but empty.

{if Waiting Alex>4}Except for a familiar head of long black hair.

Alex is sitting nearby on a stone ledge, playing on her phone. Ethan frowns, wondering what she's still doing here. She hasn't seemed to notice him yet.{endif}

Sighing, Ethan knows if he doesn't hurry he's going to get caught in the storm.