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[eternal_protector]

[The video switches on, most of the screen blocked by the concerned, pale face of Jarael, the rest revealing the crashed ship behind her.]

Perero? Can you hear me, where are you?

[She sighs.]

Look, I don't know if this is an open frequency, but if it is, is anyone out there? Or has anyone seen a man you might know of as 'Camper'?

[She glances off into the distance, though still speaking to any recipients of the message.]

I'm not sure where to look, I can see a town and a shielded city. Any directions would be... appreciated.

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[eternal_protector]

How can you be certain they won't see you?

But you make a good point; maybe he's still inside one of the other pods. There seemed to be quite a number.

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[knightoflight]

It's not generous, so much as knowing we're all trying to survive here. We all stand a better chance if we depend on each other.

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[wrench_and_ruffles]

[Kaylee shakes her head]

Sorry. He someone from home?

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[frostedoverland]

Because I just am. Trust me. You wouldn't see me either.

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[gtfostalker]

Camper? No... I am sorry, but that name is not familiar.

[Sounds like a proper stalker, though.]

You should go to the town. The city is guarded by very angry military, I have been told. They would probably shoot you if you got close. Besides, the town is where most people from the ship stay.

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[eternal_protector]

[Unfortunately, she doesn't like depending on other people.]

If you say so. I suppose it's time I headed to the city, perhaps we will speak again later.

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[knightoflight]

[He would hope she doesn't have to learn to the hard way, as Drift did.]

Safe travels.

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[eternal_protector]

[She sighs, looking disappointed.]

Yes; someone I'm supposed to protect.

Do you know of anywhere else he might be?

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[eternal_protector]

[She simply nods.]

You too.

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[eternal_protector]

That... doesn't make any sense. Do you always use a stealth field generator? Because they are not infallible, you know.

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[eternal_protector]

[She frowns.]

Why do they guard it so aggressively? What are they keeping in there?

Perhaps I will search the town then, to see if he is somewhere among the others from the ship.

[Since if she had come here that way, he probably had too.]

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[frostedoverland]

I use the fact that I'm the Spirit of Winter. I'm from a different world with spirits like myself and I depend on belief to be seen. Those guards have no reason to believe in me, so they won't see me.

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[wrench_and_ruffles]

Not offhand. Just about everyone who wakes up on the ship ends up in the city.

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[tiptoeing]

[Bruce is what looks like a hospital room, organizing medical supplies.]

I've been here awhile and I haven't heard of anyone by that name, but I'll keep an eye out. The ship's servers need to be repaired before we can search via any databases there might be for that information.

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[eternal_protector]

Are you on spice!? Just because you believe you're some sort of spirit doesn't mean people can't see you! Don't go to the city without back up, or maybe don't go at all if that's what you honestly believe.

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[eternal_protector]

That seems like the best place to look for him then. You mentioned the 'Flop' is a good place to start?

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[eternal_protector]

[There's a spark of hope in her eyes, then.]

Thank you. I didn't realise the ship had a database - I should have thought to look - what needs to be done to get it repaired?

[Because it may just be something she's willing to help out with.]

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[frostedoverland]

...I was not aware you could get high of spices.

And that's exactly what it means. You don't have to believe me, that's fine. I guess if I was in your position, I wouldn't either.

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[wrench_and_ruffles]

Yep, even the folk who don't live there come by a lot for drinks or company.

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[gtfostalker]

Their city. I believe it is less what they keep in, and... more that they keep us out. They aren't fond of us, I have heard. Those that came from the ship.

It is the best place to start, I agree. Most of us come through and stay there, and someone perhaps has noticed your friend if he went into the forest first. I hope you can find some answers if he is here.

Ah, but my manners are terrible; my name is Strelok.

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[eternal_protector]

Look just... don't go, okay? Or if you do, don't expect to walk out.

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[eternal_protector]

I see...

[The person she was looking for didn't really entertain either, but it may still have been a good place to start. She frowns slightly.]

I imagine it's not hard to miss then?

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[frostedoverland]

[Wow, when did this turn into him being told what to do? Still, he shrugged it off.]

Sure. I won't expect it. I just will walk out.

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[wrench_and_ruffles]

If you ain't sure, just about anyone can point ya toward it. But it's smack dab in the middle of town.

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[tiptoeing]

[He looks a little embarrassed.] Well, I haven't actually seen it yet, so I'm only 90% certain that there is one in part of the system that's offline. But it would make sense, given what I've seen in my study of the pods.

As far as the repairing part is concerned, we need to boost the power supply. Unfortunately, it's buried underground in a pile of rubble that's in the process of being removed.