Seiji fell silent, and Nairi looked to be using all her energy just to stay warm and keep up. Jigano hesitated, pondering saying more... but what more was there to say? His companions had already asked a great deal, and he'd answered as best he could. Now they probably needed time to think about it all, and come to terms with this world they found themselves in. They both seemed fairly resilient, but the temptation to think that it was all a dream was powerful, he had to admit. It was only natural that it would take time to let it all sink in, no matter how well they were holding up so far.
At last the Settlement began to appear around them, growing from broken ruins to patched up buildings, to larger and sturdier shops and dwellings as they neared the center of it. The Temple rose like a beacon ahead of them, and Jigano pointed to it encouragingly. "There," he said, as eager as they were to reach warmth again. "The Temple, and in it the Infirmary, and beneath it the Rathskeller tavern. Come on - let's head down and find that fire and a warm meal for you." With a smile he led them down the cellar stairs and into the light and laughter of a bustling bar, warmth wafting out and melting the frost from their lashes.
They had survived their first hour on Caido, and found safety for the night. What the next would bring would be up to them, but they were off to a good start!
At last the Settlement began to appear around them, growing from broken ruins to patched up buildings, to larger and sturdier shops and dwellings as they neared the center of it. The Temple rose like a beacon ahead of them, and Jigano pointed to it encouragingly. "There," he said, as eager as they were to reach warmth again. "The Temple, and in it the Infirmary, and beneath it the Rathskeller tavern. Come on - let's head down and find that fire and a warm meal for you." With a smile he led them down the cellar stairs and into the light and laughter of a bustling bar, warmth wafting out and melting the frost from their lashes.
They had survived their first hour on Caido, and found safety for the night. What the next would bring would be up to them, but they were off to a good start!
