Aurdrey had been in the back of the taxi, her gaze again shifting to the man who entered the truck stop as the driver pulled out. She hadn't meant to bump into him and she could only imagine what his thoughts of her in that moment might have been. Thankfully she wasn't fully aware and she was grateful that he hadn't said anything derogatory in nature, much as her those patrons of her old city might have. It wouldn't have shocked her of course, but it would have made her first impression of this sleepy little town a bit worse.<br/><br/>When the truck stop faded to darkness, just a good few blocks up ahead there had been the town proper. It wasn't much to look at really, a single stop light lay at the center point of four corners. To each a road had taken a different route leading to a street lined with buildings upon either side. Hole in the wall diners, local hardware stores, a town library, city hall, of course two dollar stores, two grocery stores . All in all driving into this town seemed like a bad rerun of Mayberry, something she couldn't help but chuckle over. " How on earth are you gonna adjust Audrey. " She spoke to herself, something that had gained the drivers attention.<br/><br/>Looking up she noticed his darkened gaze in the rear view mirror, giving him a soft smile of course would not ease the discerning expression that she saw in return. There was an audible sigh that escaped as her gaze turned back towards the window once more. The traffic light having been passed had been noticed and she began to memorized the names of the stores as he began to slow down. It was a right hand turn he made, just two blocks after the light, several houses lined the road before the hotel had come into focus. It was small, the vacancy sign missing it's cy  at the end as they lay dormant and cold in comparison to the color that flashed beside them.<br/><br/>The hotel had the main office to the right as he pulled in, several more parking places lined the left just in front of the expanse of rooms that lined the walk. There only seemed to be about two dozen or more and each door held a number just beside the large window to the right. When the car stopped she glanced to the meter and would pay what she owed. One hand upon the door handle as she shoved it open, the other on the handle of her luggage. Who would be more relieved upon their departure? The driver of the taxi who seemed concerned at Audrey's strange behavior or Audrey who could feel his judgemental thoughts even through his silent gestures. No one would really know as in the end, she shut the door and he drove off without a single word to her at all. SUch was life she thought, it was apparent then that life here would be no easier than in the city.<br/><br/>The office smelled of bleach and windex, the counter seeming far dirtier than what should be allowed. With her steps so silent the clerk didn't hear her approaching, her settled beside her. From the back she could hear the tv going, from what she could recall an episode of CSI Miami was in session. A single tap of a finger tapped to the bell sending it's sound to echo through the vacinity to which there replied almost instantly " Be right there. "<br/><br/>The man couldn't have been any older than his mid 20's, most likely the son of the owner or a college kid who figured this would be the ideal job.  He was taller than she by near a foot, lanky and slim. His hair pulled back upon the top into a bun that was a considerable fail in her opinion, the sides shaved near to the skin. Eyes were as dark as charcoal and his features although not unpleasant seemed not to capture her attention.  " Can I help you ? " he spoke hopeful, both arms down along the counter as he leaned slightly over to gaze at the small woman fully. " Need a room?" He inquired .<br/><br/>There was a slight arch in brow as Audrey had regarded him upon his words and actions. " Oh isn't he a smart one " she thought. "Cool it Audrey, you can't afford to be anything but friendly." She thought to herself. A smile had been planted then as she gave a slight nod. " Yes please, do you have weekly rates? " Yes she was gonna be here a while.  He exchanged the information with her and after a bit of haggling on price he gave her a discount and a room with a queen size bed. At least she would rest in comfort she thought. She handed him her card and with a swipe and a signature the room had been obtained. Key in hand she exited as he stood there gawking at her from behind, something she could feel .<br/><br/>The room was four doors down and upon entering it she was hit by that stale air. Dust and mildew seemed to be lingering in the area, but visibly the room looked clean and the bed was well kept.  Quietly she'd enter, shutting the door in her wake and locking it. The curtains at the window would be drawn and she'd make her way to the bed only to fall upon it and quite literally pass out. She was exhausted and needed the rest far more than she needed anything else. Come morning, it would no doubt be another story entirely.