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[and_far_away]

He promised Sally he'd be back, after Matt's funeral. But he's well aware that she didn't really expect him to keep that promise... and really, if Matt hadn't asked him to do this, she might have been right

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[chosen_npcs]

He is met by a few of the villagers, and these villagers look somewhat nervous about his presence before one of them recognize his face below the road dust and give a shout of greeting. He's at first stared at before the rest recognize him and then a small crowd approaches the horse.

[and_far_away]

He picks out some of the faces, well-known and remembered, and they get a quick salute as he dismounts.

"Afternoon, all."

[chosen_npcs]

"And what brings you here, Sharpe? More trouble?"

There's a muttering in the crowd, but also a laugh or two.

[and_far_away]

"Not if I can help it", Sharpe assures them. "Not this time. I did come for a reason, though."