"Really?" Alexa asked.
"Oh, yes. There's much more activity along the stage road and near the towns. If you stay out this way, it's unlikely anyone will even see you."
"Thanks for the information," Alexa said. "But the supplies I've got won't last as long as I'd need them to. Sooner or later, I'll have to stock up again." She didn't say anything about the bins, and neither did either of the proctors. Inwardly, though, she felt very hopeful. If people didn't come out this way often, it was possible that she could stay around these abandoned buildings and raid the bin for food... if there was any food left in it. She'd have to find out about that later.
"Do either of you know anything about 'Elf-Girl'?" she asked.
"No," Eve shook her head. "She was before our time. All either of us know
