The bus to Pelican Bay wasn't unpleasant, per say, but Sutton was extremely glad to arrive and stretch his legs. The air had been a bit stuffy inside the bus and Sutton had been alone by the time they had driven so far out of the big cities, giving a sort of liminal vibe. But once he stepped out into the sunshine and lush green environment of his destination he wondered if he might be able to stay a couple days. He never took vacations, how could he! Work was always piling up, death never took a break. But if his replacement back home could hold down the fort just for a few days, then maybe some sea air would do him some good.
Following the path before him, Sutton ran the message he had been given over and over in his head, not wanting to forget a single word of it. Things like that were vital, and he took his calling very seriously. He wouldn't want to mess things up, or make it worse for those who were grieving.
It wasn't long before Sutton found what seemed to be the town square, and a few people were milling about. They were kind enough to direct him to the Log Cabin Hotel, where Sutton checked in and was able to get a room and deposit his bags before doing his utmost best to discreetly ask after a boy named Alex. That was who he had come all that way to see, after all, and it wasn't like he could simply go up to every young man and ask if their name was Alex. But after assuring that he was a family friend he was pointed in the right direction.
He did wonder, as he walked through the rural town, if he should have toned down a bit. His black and burgundy brocade three piece suit with golden jewelry certainly stood out among the locals, but it was too late now so he held his head high and knocked on what he hoped was the right door.
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