Seiji seemed uncertain, and Nairi’s description of her world didn’t seem to jog his memory. Jigano gave a little shake of his head, smiling reassuringly at the young man. ”No matter. For the moment, where you came from matters less than getting you both someplace warm.” He didn’t like the way Seiji still shivered, but at least he had found the strength and courage to grin, and the bard relaxed a little at the good sign. ”And I won’t leave you alone until we’ve found someplace safe for both of you to spend the night.” The Rathskeller was his first thought, the bar’s warm fire enough to take the chill from their bones. Isla would be nearby in the Infirmary upstairs, as well, if they showed signs of frostbite by the time they all arrived. They could spend the night in the Temple, safe and warm, and begin exploring the settlement properly and getting sorted out the next day.
He raised an amused brow at Nairi’s quick conclusion, when she hadn’t yet seen the barrier. Still, he gave a nod of acknowledgment. It was one of the more likely possibilities, certainly. He tilted his head at her with a little smile, though, waiting for her to answer Seiji’s question before he answered hers. ”Most of the area inside the barrier itself has been explored, yes, since it’s so limited. People have been over most of it over the years, searching for food, or trying to find ways out. These woods stretch for a ways, up to the edge of the barrier itself. There are fields, with apple orchards and harvests of hay and wheat and grains. Near the spire at the center of it all is a glade… a natural sanctuary, of sorts, and an oasis of fresh water. The Settlement is also near the center. Whatever it was once called, the name has been lost to local memory. Since it’s the only town in our little cage, I suppose calling it anything else has fallen out of use. Though there are ruined areas that still hide surprises, and I believe they recently found an underground area that had been hitherto unknown…” He raised a brow at the fire-bright girl, lips quirking a little at her eagerness. ”So eager to go looking for trouble when you’ve only just arrived?” he teased gently.
He raised an amused brow at Nairi’s quick conclusion, when she hadn’t yet seen the barrier. Still, he gave a nod of acknowledgment. It was one of the more likely possibilities, certainly. He tilted his head at her with a little smile, though, waiting for her to answer Seiji’s question before he answered hers. ”Most of the area inside the barrier itself has been explored, yes, since it’s so limited. People have been over most of it over the years, searching for food, or trying to find ways out. These woods stretch for a ways, up to the edge of the barrier itself. There are fields, with apple orchards and harvests of hay and wheat and grains. Near the spire at the center of it all is a glade… a natural sanctuary, of sorts, and an oasis of fresh water. The Settlement is also near the center. Whatever it was once called, the name has been lost to local memory. Since it’s the only town in our little cage, I suppose calling it anything else has fallen out of use. Though there are ruined areas that still hide surprises, and I believe they recently found an underground area that had been hitherto unknown…” He raised a brow at the fire-bright girl, lips quirking a little at her eagerness. ”So eager to go looking for trouble when you’ve only just arrived?” he teased gently.
