Finally, they return.

[fugue_angel]

The attack on the tree has finally ceased, and the elevator has finally been revealed to us.

We must return the remaining cocoons to The Hall of Beginnings at once.

All those who require employment may stay in the temporary residences until three weeks from now, likely an extension of the time one would normally spend there due to our evacuation.

Comments

[flenceburgsbest]

It's about damned time! I do hope those blasted bugs haven't touched the inside of my home.. I'd only just finished furnishing it. Hmph.

Ruby is growing quite big... she can help me lift cocoons. YOU MUST MEET HER.

[fugue_angel]

Hopefully they haven't caused much damage to anyone's houses. While housekeeping had barred up many of the houses, it's possible that the insects had broken through in their desperate search for food.

What manner of creature is Ruby?

[waxicarus]

Thanks for the extension in time.

[fugue_angel]

It is no problem, and it would be terribly unfair to expect those who've spent little or no time in the tree to obtain employment during a time of crisis.

[distant_dragon]

What Gungnir said.

The sooner we get these things back up the damned tree where they BELONG, the happier I'll be.

[fugue_angel]

Indeed. We must work quickly lest any harm befalls any of the remaining cocoons.

[distant_dragon]

No fear of that. We'll have these settled up there before you can blink.

[fugue_angel]

I appreciate your hard work, Drake. It seems that a raise is in order--or, perhaps if your home was destroyed, you'd prefer an even cozier place of residence.

[fugue_angel]

There are opportunities posted around should you search in The City Without Walls, and many are willing to share news of employment if you ask. For example, I am the one charged with caring for cocoons and selecting guards for The Hall of Beginnings.

[fugue_angel]

Ah, you'd like to apply for the position then? Is there anyone who could attest as a witness of your skill, or would you like to perhaps perform a demonstration? Please note that fighting is not all that is involved in this position, but a willingness to obey orders as well as transport and protect cocoons when necessary.

[rustyarmor]

I'd like to see the tree! And I guess having a job would be nice too.

[fugue_angel]

Excellent. As you can see on the map I'd given you after you had hatched, the tree is located on the first two floors of The Stairway to The Stars--the branches are located in Square Zero, where residents of Edensphere reside, and the trunk as well as a vast world of floating islands conjoined by roots and rope bridges is The City Without Walls.