“Well, that’s bad,” Darren replied. “Want me to drive?”
“Nah, let’s see how the crab settles.”
It was a false alarm, Chris’ odorous emanations notwithstanding.
The car wound through the hills west of the Appalachians as Chris’ travel playlist started its second loop.
They entered the abandoned state capital after eight and checked in at the Quality Inn. Chris reiterated that it was the only stop on their journey at a chain hotel.
Well-traveled and moderately adventurous, Chris prided himself on finding local gems in order to appreciate quirky regional culture. When Darren asked why Chris hadn’t sought out a West Virginian gem, Chris responded, “Ain’t nobody got time for that!”