The abandoned steel mill and Sam's story

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@oleg326756 granted permission for use of his photograph.

An abandoned passage that workers used to get to the now-decommissioned steel factory, Forsbacka Bruk.

Since you are reading part of a scene know that:

1. Sam is the main character
2. Maggie is Sam’s dog
3. Ben rescues Sam in a previous scene.

Scene

Ben sounds anxious, “Hate to break up your reunion with Maggie, but we’ve got to get going. I know this neck of the woods, follow me, we’ll be safe … if we keep moving.”

His voice quickens, “There’s an abandoned tunnel, part of an old steel mill; I believe we can make it there before sunset. It’s a supply station for the Resistance.”

Hiking through the nearby forest I look back, Maggie is wagging her tail.

I wonder if there’s any whiskey or beef jerky.

Ben slows down a bit and points to my arm, “Sam we need to get those metal sleeves off your arms; it must have been some stay at the Robot Reserve.”

Shivers run up my spine thinking of the crash that let up to the metal sleeves, “Ben despite all I went through, I know technology saved my life; robots or not.”

Picking up our pace we come into a clearing. Nearby, I hear a stream with fresh water flowing.

Ben points in the direction of the stream, “Time to clean up and get something to drink.”

I have to ask, “Is the water safe to drink?”

Ben looks over at the water and then me, “Last time I was here it was. Maggie seems to think so; look at her, she’s lapping it up.”

Sitting down we take off our shoes then wade across the stream. In one step and I feel the water wrapping around my ankles. Flashes of light start blocking my ability to see well and I hear buzzing.

The stream is triggering my memories of the Enforcers trying to purge my mind of any memories. Once captured it is their mission; if Ben and the others hadn’t shown up when they did my memories would be toast.

“Ben I don’t think I ever knew anything about this supply post. Thank God for your memory either way.”

We enter the tunnel and see some of the bricks are beginning to fall out of the walls. Still it is a strong hold.

I keep reminding myself this is a place to meet up with others in the Resistance, to get a plan, and most of all something to eat. I can’t wait to see what supplies are stored.

Metal beams are supporting the walls overhead and there is a brick floor leading through the tunnel.

Inspecting the long hall I see bricks on either side, an arched opening with what looks like someone dancing a type of jig. He seems glad to see us.

“Isn’t this great Sam? Just the way I remember. Looks like we have friends here, you’ll never guess who is motioning for us to join them.”

I look over at my dog, “Come on, Maggie let’s see.”

End of scene

Thank you @oleg326756 for use of your photograph - The original photo can be found here

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