As Roland spoke, Charlie did in fact roll down the window. The smell of exploded cactus was earthy and sweet. "Yeah, well, it looks like you've got the situation under control."
Plant life wouldn't be the first thing to attack the area and its dreamers. Charlie figured his odds were better with Roland than without him. He pulled up a little more and turned off the car. "How long has this been going on?" he asked as he stepped outside.