The militiamen, however, were different. They were mostly local residents with their own day jobs, participating in security patrols only in their spare time. They were much more familiar with local residents and Civil Servants like Little Tom.
When Little Tom greeted them warmly, the militiamen smiled back. They made some small talk, asking him about his recent work and personal life.
Little Tom took the opportunity to ask them for interesting tidbits about the garrison and Militia patrols, as well as any recent changes to public order in Westwood Laine. They chatted back and forth, hitting it off quite well.
Through his conversation with the militiamen, Little Tom learned a few more things.
As he hurried between shops, Workshops, and various offices, he inevitably missed many things.
And it was often these seemingly trivial, unremarkable details that held hidden stories.
