Walking Straight Ahead

Since his identity was revealed, there was no need for concealment. Joseph stepped forward, casually slinging an arm over Lucille’s shoulder, the possessiveness in his eyes brightly displayed for all to see. It was as if he was declaring, "This is my wife!" Lucille snorted to herself and brushed off Joseph’s hand, walking straight ahead. Elain prodded her own daughter, motioning for her to keep up. Noelle hesitated for a moment, but quickly followed. Halfway there, a buzzing sound came from above. An airplane could be seen flying across the sky before one parachute after another opened in the clouds. It was a majestic scene. Joseph glanced at it and said with a smile, "My people are here." Due to the wind, the parachutes were scattered across different locations, albeit not too far apart. Soon, headed by Culver, a group of bodyguards gathered before Joseph. With respectful and unison voices, they called out, "Mr. Joseph!" "Hmm." Joseph simply responded. Culver and the others turned to