In the distance, the rumblings of machines could be heard. The smell of burning coal saturates the air, however the inhabitants of this land are used to it. In fact, it brings them comfort knowing that the old machines are still alive. These gifts from the ancients that illuminates the crystals, allowing them to see and allowing them to survive. The dim gray sky barely provides any light, and the blackened sky encases the outskirts of their town in complete darkness. Life is not easy here, food always ran low and tools are constantly breaking. Despite all the hardships, the town’s folk still made the best out of what they could. Finding whatever free time they could muster to socialize, and if the conditions permit for it, then a modest festival
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Not in front of Anya.”
Both Anna and Howard let out a light chuckle. After a moment of silence the man’s smile soon vanished.
“Listen Anna, you don’t have to do this. Let’s send out some scouts first. Who know what you’ll find in the Gray-Rock Ruins. We’ll just ration ourselves until we made sure everything is safe.”
“Might as well not eat if we ration ourselves any further. The only reason we are taking this route is because we’re running out of time and we’re desperate. Look Howard, I know you’re worried, but trust me, this is not my first time traveling through ruins like this one. I’ll be fine.”
“I have to go, if we wait any longer then I won’t be able to make it through the ruins before the sky blackens. Then, we’ll have something to worry about.” Anna handed Anya back to Howard. “Anya, be a good girl and keep your dad safe for me, okay?”
“Un!” Anya said while puffing up her chest and making a motion reminiscent of a salute accidently striking herself in the process.
Anna couldn’t help but smile at the scene played out in front of her.
As Anna entered the iron carriage situated in the middle of the convoy Howard shouted. “Please comeback safely!”
Turning to face Howard, Anna stated with a scoff. “Who the hell do you think I
Not in front of Anya.”
Both Anna and Howard let out a light chuckle. After a moment of silence the man’s smile soon vanished.
“Listen Anna, you don’t have to do this. Let’s send out some scouts first. Who know what you’ll find in the Gray-Rock Ruins. We’ll just ration ourselves until we made sure everything is safe.”
“Might as well not eat if we ration ourselves any further. The only reason we are taking this route is because we’re running out of time and we’re desperate. Look Howard, I know you’re worried, but trust me, this is not my first time traveling through ruins like this one. I’ll be fine.”
“I have to go, if we wait any longer then I won’t be able to make it through the ruins before the sky blackens. Then, we’ll have something to worry about.” Anna handed Anya back to Howard. “Anya, be a good girl and keep your dad safe for me, okay?”
“Un!” Anya said while puffing up her chest and making a motion reminiscent of a salute accidently striking herself in the process.
Anna couldn’t help but smile at the scene played out in front of her.
As Anna entered the iron carriage situated in the middle of the convoy Howard shouted. “Please comeback safely!”
Turning to face Howard, Anna stated with a scoff. “Who the hell do you think I