9
Working Arrangements
Mayor Brimly bubbled over with enthusiasm when Julian and Raedrick announced their acceptance of the offer. He shook both their hands repeatedly, fairly bouncing up and down each time he did.
"Thank you, gentlemen. Thank you! The people of Lydelton will honor your names always."
He sure was laying it on a bit thick, considering they hadn't really done anything yet. Julian found it understandable to an extent; the town had been living in fear for weeks. But still, he couldn't help but wonder how true the Mayor's gratitude really was.
Constable Malory was more reserved, merely nodding with a small smile. Again, appropriate. It was the Mayor's place to be boisterous, and from what Julian had seen they all tended to enjoy it. The Constable had a serious job, though,
