As the group turned left down another hallway, Littlefoot asked, "Where are we going?"
"Right there," said Steven, pointing at the double doors at the end of the hallway.
Once they arrived at the double doors, Elizabeth walked up to Steven and asked, "So what exactly are you planning to do?"
"Just let me do all the talking," replied Steven. "Being a historian, I'm confident that I'll be able to handle this properly." He then knocked on the door.
"Come in," said a voice on the other side.
Steven opened the door and stepped inside, followed by everyone else. The mayor's office was rather basic. There were a few bookshelves full of book on the side walls. On the near wall and the rest of the side walls were framed large photographs, some in color, others not, that showed various people, places, and events. On the far wall were two windows, one on either side of the desk. The desk, which had large stacks of paper and folders on it, was in front of the far wall. Sitting behind that desk was a middle-aged Rainbowface dressed in a suit and tie.
"Sorry about this mess," said the Rainbowface, referring to the large stacks of paper and folders on his desk. "Things have just been very crazy in the last few hours. I even had to unplug the phone just so I could focus on what's on my desk." He then got out of his chair and walked around his desk to the group in front of him. "I take it you're the outsiders I was told about."
"That is correct," replied Steven.
"My name is Franklin John Thompson, mayor of Green City."
"Pleased to meet you. I'm Steven, and this is my friends Elizabeth."
The mayor shook Steven's hand. "Nice to meet you Mr. ..."
"Oh, we don't have last names. Where we come from, that concept has become obsolete."
"I see." He then noticed Littlefoot and the others. "Are these kids with you?"
"Yes, they're actually part of our group. The rest are waiting outside."
"It's nice to meet you... uh," said Littlefoot, struggling to remember the mayor's name.
The mayor chuckled and said, "Don't worry, you kids can call me Frank."
"Thanks, Frank." Littlefoot smiled. He noticed Frank also had a smile on his face. He definitely seemed like a nice guy, just a little stressed over today's events.
