∞ 43: Reunion [voice]

[chikaidestroyer]

This has been a rather boring passage of time. I can see why the others were eager to move on from this fort; there's not much here at all.

Noishe has been quiet since I began running a few experiments; he must not have--

[There some sounds of shifting in the sand, then boots on wood as Albert climbs a bit to higher ground.]...Oh. Is that your

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[winged_rogue]

[indeed, the old fort is already becoming visible in the distance for our Blue Rogue gang. It shouldn't be too long until they reach that place, now. Five to ten more minutes of walking oughta do it. Vyse is already opening his journal to respond to Albert]

Yeah, it's us!

[he waves enthusiastically, but Albert probably can't see it from all the way up in that fort.]

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[winged_rogue]

[no more burning sun! Once they reach the fort, it'll be nice and cool.]

I can't believe I'm saying this, but I can't wait to spend two days in the dark tunnel.

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[silviteadvocate]

[We're not looking forward trekking through the creepy tunnel again. Sigh.]

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[wise_maiden]

[Probably taking place after other conversations, but here's Raine finally getting inside the fort. She still seems weary, but at least she's walking.]

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[chikaidestroyer]

[Albert has already climbed down to join the others on the ground. He eyes Raine as she enters.] Welcome back, Professor.

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[wise_maiden]

It's been a while. [She's trying not to let on about what happened, but he should be used to the signs by now.]

Honestly, there are so many things to discuss, that I'm not certain where to start.

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[chikaidestroyer]

[He's still watching her.] We will be able to talk about the details of the tunnel, desert, and ruins when we arrive back in the village.

Right now, I would like to know why you didn't notice the sinkhole as soon as it became apparent two weeks ago.

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[fortunefail]

[time skiiiip! A few hours later, Yuan returns from his sekrit mission. He lands on a higher floor of the fort, shimmering pink wings disappearing as soon as he touches down. No need to keep those things out longer than necessary, after all. Now, time to head for the first floor and meet with the rest of the gang so they can get the hell out of here.]

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[fortunefail]

[well, that's not saying much. The rest of the party hasn't showered for two weeks. But Yuan looks even more refreshed than Albert. How suspicious...]

Have you been waiting long?

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[corrinesbell]

It took us long enough. [but smiling, and waiting her turn to talk to Albert]

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[chikaidestroyer]

[It's awhile before Albert makes his way down through the party, and he nods at Sheena as he approaches.]

Not sunburned in the least, Sheena?

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[corrinesbell]

I am a little. [but we thank the little fox who loves to ride atop her head if he can and block the sun] I'm tired out more than anything. ...I tried something for Mark and it didn't go that well.

...I wanna talk to you about something. [looks around quickly with only her eyes] It kinda involves Raine. But we can talk later if you want.

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[chikaidestroyer]

The experiment he attempted? You will have to tell me about that sometime.

[He watches Sheena's eyes, his expression not changing.] We can talk now, since we are waiting for Yuan to return.