"New Laws"

Malon brought the cart to a stop as the guard waved her down. "Is there something wrong?"

The guard grunted, his helmet shadowing his eyes. "New laws ma'am. We've started to allow entry after dark, but only if any entrants are subjected to a search for an illegal goods."

Malon felt a twinge of fear at the mention of a 'search'. "But, I'm not carrying anything illegal, I promise."

"That's what they all say ma'am. Would you step off the cart please."

Malon reluctantly did as he asked. She could hear the creak of the axles as the other guard climbed into the back and began to search the cart.

The guard was quick about his search and he soon gave a thumbs up to his companion before stepping off the cart.

"Alright," The first guard grunted, "Now all that's left is to search your person."

Malon blushed. She wanted to voice her protest but she held her tongue, the sooner this was done, the sooner she could do her job.