Boy and the Sewer

Waking up, I look over at the light peeking into my eyes. The light pouring in showed my surroundings, a tunnel made of stone filled with things I was planning to sell.

Getting up I walked over to my book's I was planning on selling, they had all been found by me and cleaned up by me. They resell at five silvers in total, the reason remains a mystery to me why some are high in value while others are dirt cheap.

Anyway I started gathering the books that had previously sold for higher amounts and made a pile that should amount to five silvers, more then enough for me live off this month.

Walking around in the sewer, I grab my favorite knife and stuff it into my pants. Possession of any weapon without a permit is a crime they say, however nobody cares if a boy carries one.

Climbing out of the sewer and using the ladder installed into the stone wall, I made by removing stones in the wall I sneak out and glance around. Nobody is around, that is good.

My spot in the sewer isn't known yet, then again I am the only one crazy enough to live in a sewer. All the others claim evil spirits and dark miasma that corrupts the soul is down here, those cowards.

Going back down into my area in the sewer I grab my books for the sale, and begin walking in the sewer toward the market. The sewer system is quite handy, it keeps me from being mugged since I am alone and it is usually dry.

Walking toward a sewer exit I know which one I need to use to get to the market, the one I put a rusty sword nearby. I leave it there so in case I am being mugged I can wave it around at the entrance.

Climbing up and out I notice the market has a odd atmosphere, like someone just died in the market. Whatever, I will simply just get what the money, food and leave.

Going to my usual stall for the books the old lady looks over at the books before looking behind me like there might be a ghost.

"What is it, I am not that ugly am I?"

Looking startled at the comment the old lady looks down at me and sighs.

"Stop hanging around bars, you sound like one of those drunks. Anyway did you hear what happened at the city gate?"

"Yes you know in my sewer with nobody but me, I heard the latest news."

"Sarcasm like that is too vulgar for a kid like you, and a demon got in the city. A nasty one that disguises as a human. The entire city is trying to find it, we have already searched every hotel and traveler."

"Whatever just give me the usual and I will be on my way, the bar opens up soon and I'm going there."

Grunting the old lady finally does the deal and gives me the five silver, she is still staring behind me like there might be a ghost or I guess that demon of hers.