EVENT: Exploration

[rekindlemods]

There's a nervous feeling to this morning. More than a few people milling around the giant gates of Districts Five and Three. Among them are officials, giving safety and advisory talks on what to expect outside, and hoping that people will listen: it's not safe outside the walls, there is an energy drain in place that can only be held off by keeping in contact with someone (and that only lasts so long) plus a reminder on where the signal was pinpointed. Somewhere off to the north east of the city...And to be careful out there, above all else.

True to the announcement, the city gates open in the morning hours with plenty of heavy rattling noises to mark the occasion. And with that, all that's left is to step through the gates to the world outside.

Out there it feels like there's a near permanent coating of rust and ash on every surface, determined to work its way onto your mouth and into your lungs. Looming out of the shattered remains of streets and sidewalks are crumbled buildings that look like gaunt old skeletons of the familiar Saeng Seong locals. There's a stillness to the air that can weigh heavy on one's shoulders…And can probably get all the more heavy if you're not keeping up contact. You DID bring a buddy along to help you explore, right?

The company is probably needed, given how empty and desolate the outside feels. Save for the occasional groan of a ruin falling a little more apart...And perhaps a skittering of something close by.

Welcome to the dead zone ringing the city. Best look alive out there.

Comments

[lightstrike]

Lightning eyes the rest of the monsters at the question-- of course, it might be easier on everyone just to get rid of all of them, but she also knows that it's not ideal in their current situation.

"Probably best not to. There's too much blood here already, so something we cant deal with might come along."

She'd rather get herself and her load back to the city before something else happens, because she's been out too long and she's already flagging. "We should get back to the city so I can drop this thing off."

[pendragon]

"..Aye," Saber nods, thinking about it. Returning to the city hadn't already crossed her mind, but considering how draining being outside of it was and the fact she had just expended more energy and was already tired.. Yes, it was a good idea. "I will return with you."

Thankfully, the knight feels fine enough to get herself back to the city. She can easily keep up to speed with a walking horse, and even if the horse begins to pick up speed, Saber can power herself enough to dash and keep up.

"Saber," she states suddenly as she prepares to start travelling. "I am called, that is."

She doesn't ask for the woman's name directly, but if it's not given, she'll likely follow up and ask for it. It'd be good to know this woman's name regardless, considering how she can handle herself in a fight.

[lightstrike]

"Lightning," she replies after a few seconds of surveying the landscape and directing her horse into the direction of the city. But Lightning hesitates before holding her hand out to Saber, so she can help her onto Odin behind her. "I'll give you a lift. There's room for one more."

It's only fair that she helps the woman out, even if she didn't ask for help earlier. And to give her a ride when Saber's the one on foot-- no telling how far off the city is, and they can make better time when Odin is galloping at full speed.