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

[fons_et_origo]

"Quite." He smiles a little, moving on but staying within arm's reach. "It's pleasant to find someone to attempt to unearth some truths with as well. I was beginning to think that everyone was sheep, content to feed on the half-truths posited and follow blindly requests without question."

[dragoncrest]

Sometimes it is best to wait for the right opportunity.

[It wasn't like there was much to do inside the city regarding secrets that they could access without falling ill anyway.]

I thought it better to gain their trust so that they might give us more opportunity to find out the truth. [Because as much as she dislikes it, she realizes that the natives of the city have the advantage.]

[fons_et_origo]

"But if everyone waits, then nothing happens. They are content to serve only what they think we need to know." He doesn't like the fact that information was withheld on purpose, at least that much he'd gotten when he talked to someone about it the last time. "It shouldn't be a matter of trust. If they want our help, they should offer the information freely. They are availing us for a service without all of the information that would be useful in that situation. It doesn't seem right."

[dragoncrest]

[Despite Xehanort's serious nature, Freya notes that he is still a young man as idealistic as any. Not that she does not have her own hopes about people, but she supposes she's always been more passive about her expectations.]

It should not be, no. But it is necessary to accept things as they are at times, and to adjust to the situation.

[She ponders over her own methods and actions for a moment, however, wondering if she should try something new. Perhaps it doesn't matter at the moment; they are now able to explore and find out more, after all.]

But you are right, we cannot wait forever to act. That is why we're here.