>>6068662Champing Bit Inn was only partly intact. The sign had taken enough damage that the nurse had nearly missed it and the door was off its hinges, on the ground, practically acting as the new welcome mat. Otherwise, however, it seemed somewhat untouched.
Entering the building proved to be less easy than it seemed. What few people were awake seemed to be the most paranoid. You spotted an elderly man hiding behind a toppled table, glaring at you with a fierce hatred. A woman in a rocking chair turned the other cheek. The receptionist's expression soured as you approached. "I've reserved room 103 for the month."
"Have you got yer key with you?"
There was an awkward silence. The nurse-- promptly greeted by her name-- stepped forth. "He lost it to the demons. The clinic is under attack and he needs shelter."
The receptionist gave you another look before letting you through. "It should be to yer right, down that hall."
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Cora had gone ahead of you and was now yanking at the doorknob. "It's stuck. Here, you try."
No luck. You spent a few minutes being gentler with it and noted the lock to your companion. A hairpin and some fiddling later, the two of you opened the door.
The only oddity in your room was a lump underneath your bed's blankets. Otherwise, all was clear.
Cora did not follow you in.
>You don't know how long this room will be safe for. Make some efforts to barricade the windows and reinforce the walls with what you have.>Make sure your possessions are all still accounted for. There's a trunk you brought with you here. It should be in your closet...>Investigate the lump underneath your blankets.>Invite Cora in (Write-in what you'll say to her or ask her to do). >Return to the lobby and try to find a newspaper.>Other (write-in). 