"Even if its true, I owe it to the city. I must return and set things right." August does not even think of budging from his task, not that he really understands what the task is yet, but he knows he must reach the city and fix the mess that he created.

Behind him he hears a sigh on the wind. Twisting round he spots a figure walking away from the valley over the brow of the hill. Its something chilling, someone from before. It could have been a spirit - it was grey like all spirits are, as grey as the real world - but August knows better. It was Her, killed by the Yellow Queen, now doomed to haunt August's conscience. She'd followed him all through the Long Walk and all the way back and now Joseph thought to ask him to leave her by the side of the road - he can not do that.

"What did you see?" Asks the ageing hoplite.

"I have to go." August answers coldly. The brief allure of paradise fully worn off now.

With a concerned tone in his voice Joseph responds "August, I am your friend and I have been since before the fall. Tell me, what did you see?"

(A) "The Yellow Queen and her Angels" - A lie might let you off the hook
(B) "It was Her." - A moment of truth between old friends
(C) Walk away saying nothing - Leave the old hoplite to his paradise

You have made a commitment to The City.

Continue (B)