I bedded down under the desk in the office, hungry and tired. I couldn"t believe this was only my second night on my own. Not a lot was different from last night, but at least I had a dry, safe sanctuary. Through the skylight I could see a mottled moon smiling overhead. Exhausted, I sank into a deep sleep.
In the early hours I woke up. I heard a scuffling noise. Dragging myself from sleepiness, I clambered out of my sleeping bag. Struggling to wakefulness, I suspected that my Family had come to return their newfound prodigal son to the fold.
I opened the office door as slowly and as silently as I could. Rather than barricade myself in, I wanted to find out what was disturbing my sleep. I crept down the short corridor and stairs. There was no noticeable sign of anyone, but I carried on lo
