Heidi...

Dwyan claps his hands and a couple of teenagers approach and take their bags. "These are some local boys who have been helped by the work of the charity," Dwyan explains proudly. Duncan smiles with pride. "They will lead you to your accomodations. You are very welcome to our town!"

Heidi exchanges a shy smile with the boy carrying her luggage; he is a tall, thin, dark-skinned young man with a bright smile and a friendly manner. "I am Odu," he murmers as he struggles with her belongings.

"I am Heidi Handel," she replies. "I am a nurse, from Germany. Do you know where Germany is?"

"In Europe, miss," he says.

"That's right!" she exclaims as she walks along side him. "You are so smart for an african, and so well behaved!"

Odu looks over at the blonde girl's breasts, bouncing slightly with each step across the dusty town. "Are you married, miss?"

"No, european girls do not get married right away like africans," she explains. "Are you married, uh, Oboe?"

Odu grins tightly. "I was engaged, but she died of fever."

Heidi looks over. "That is so sad. Well, I'm sure you will meet another nice african girl." They walk in silence for awhile, Odu struggling with the bags while Heidi fans herself with her hands. "It is so hot here!" she mutters to herself. "And dusty!" She adds, looking down at her white nurse's outfit.

"This is your lodging, Miss Handel," Odu says. The hut is impressive by the standards of the town, but the German girl can't help wrinkling her nose in displeasure. Odu brings the bags inside, and with a polite smile, turns to leave Heidi alone.