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[By now it's clear that the attackers have fled the scene, scattering in several directions of the Dead Zone. All is safe, and at least the giraffes have stopped running in panicked circles.

The attackers certainly left their mark, leaving behind a trail of destruction that can be traced back to the site of the monolith's crash. Smoke still billows out as the fires die out, but there seems to be no sign of life among the debris.

What is that thing? You now know that whatever it is, it's responsible for bringing those creatures to Terre Haute. While the giraffes return to their "normal" lives and others begin to pack up for travel, there may not be another chance to explore the crash site. If you want to explore it, now's the time.]

[THE TRAIL | THE SHIP | THE BASE]

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[Utena drifts towards the ship, feeling almost like a ghost. The adrenaline, the disgust, the shock has faded away, leaving her numb and hollow. She sees the ship ahead of her, she feels the metal of the sword in her tight grip, but there's a disconnect between her senses and herself, almost as if it's happening to someone else and she's just getting the information second-hand.]

[Then, she sees a girl, a few years older than herself, approach the ship on her own. Her eyes widen; is she crazy? Who knows what could be in there! Snapped out of her daze, Utena runs after her to catch up.]

Hey! Wait up!

[Katniss stops at the voice calling out to her, and she turned on her heel, frowning faintly.]

Can I help you with something?

More like can I help you with something! Are you seriously going to go in there all by yourself?

[Looking at Katniss like she's insane - did you see what those things can do to people? What if there's still more inside?]

There's already people inside - if I need help - I can always call out. [Katniss arched one eyebrow.] And I'm not scared of those things. They fall to arrows, just like anyone else.

[Still ... she gives the young woman a cool, appraising look.] If you want to come with, I won't complain though.

[She has a point - Utena didn't think about other explorers, until Katniss mentioned it. She feels a bit embarrassed for her hastiness, but she tries to focus on the task at hand.]

Well, it beats charging in there alone. [takes a deep breath, and relaxes a bit] Anyway, I'm ready when you are.

Funny, that's sounds like something my friends would say. [She murmured, before she headed for the entrance she had found again.] Of course there would have been a lot more cursing involved.

Yeah, well, I'll be sure to work that in next time. [Following along] But your friends... I don't suppose any of them are here with you, are they?

[Not that she likes the idea of anybody being stuck in Paradisa, but, well, it's always nice to have extra backup]

Only one, and I try not to call on him too much. He gave up enough for me already.

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