383 No Reason

Emily walked over to where a few older men were standing, translating the sign for them. “It says: ‘Please protect the monuments and facilities. Do not climb over the railings. Please dispose of trash properly, and make sure to sort it into the appropriate bins.’”

Bert paused for a moment, exchanging glances with the other men before bursting into laughter. “Oh, so that’s what it says! We were trying to guess if it was a historical description of the Colosseum.”

If they wanted more detailed historical information, they'd have to find the tour guide. But when they looked around, Mr. Anderson was nowhere in sight.

The group didn’t seem to mind, though. “It’s nice to explore on our own. Feels freer this way,” one of the men remarked.

Bert nodded in agreement. “Yeah, I came out here to get some fresh air and relax, not be rushed around.”

With that, the group slowly began walking ahead again.

Bert turned back to Emily. “Hey, Miranda, want to join us?”

Emily shook her head with a smile. “No