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∞ 43: Reunion [voice]

This has been a rather boring passage of time. I can see why the others were eager to move on from this fort; there's not much here at all.

Noishe has been quiet since I began running a few experiments; he must not have--

[There some sounds of shifting in the sand, then boots on wood as Albert climbs a bit to higher ground.]

...Oh. Is that your group out there, Vyse? Welcome ba--

... ...

I think Noishe is running out to greet your group.

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That isn't how he operates. Though he's already shown what he's capable of... if others would choose to see it.

I see. So you decided that it wasn't worth mentioning.

I was going to mention it, had all this not happened at once. So yes, in order of priorities, it fell behind for the moment. What good would it have done, regardless?

While I'm certain he can make more, I managed to get my hands on a vial that was very important to him... I hope to begin analyzing the contents of it as soon as possible.

If you had been injured, you would very likely not have been sent out on this expedition.

And where is this vial? Did you bring it along with you, through desert temperatures that can affect organisms? Or did you leave it in the village where he can very easily search for it in your absence?

Sent out? I came of my own will, the last time I checked.

And no, I didn't bring it with me, for obvious reasons, and yes, it's well hidden.

And your actions out there proved detrimental to the party's health for a completely unrelated reason, anyway.

Then you had better hope that he hasn't seen fit to ransack places to look for it.

...

Is there any particular reason why you see fit to scold me, Albert Silverberg?

Your ... ruin mania not only placed you yourself in a dangerous situation, but also exposed your entire party to the desert elements longer than necessary. I imagine that you did not regain control of yourself by your own volition -- in which case you immediately become a burden.

Do you understand what I am saying, Professor Sage?

[Oh no he didn't.]

...

Excuse me? I am not a burden! ... and it isn't Ruin Mania.

It's only an appreciation for ANCIENT CULTURE!

... So don't call it that!

[I'm sorry, Raine, but that brief showing of Ruin Mode, in-person, was enough to derail Albert's thoughts.]

[She's just going to stand up and stalk over to the window in lieu of his brain being temporarily broken.]

[It take a moment for him to recover.

...Okay, several moments.]

You intend to explain away an expedition and your wishes to "begin excavating" as as appreciation for ancient culture?

!

[Turns away from the window for a moment]

Ruins are meant to be explored! They can offer so much insight onto ancient cultures... an in a place such as this, it is an opportunity that hadn't been available to us since being brought to this land -- naturally the only choice was to go on with the expedition for as long as possible!

[...So much for scolding Raine. He's stunned once again. What happened to sanity, Professor?]

[You opened this can of worms. Enjoy it while it lasts.]

Hmmm, and it was unfortunate that we had to cut things short for now -- for the return expedition, I expect that everyone will be better prepared! We'll leave no artifact behind!

[Slowly but surely...]

Return expedition? What makes you think there will be a return expedition?

... Of course there's going to be one!

Have you even thought of the possibility that the Malnosso will bar us access to the ruins? To this very fort?

Until that becomes undeniably certain, they're still open for exploration!

The tunnel could very well seal itself up the moment we arrive in the village.

Furthermore, if by some great happenstance the tunnel remains open, a lot can happen in the week that it will take for anyone to return to the village and then head back out here.

!

Albert!

[Oh Runes. What now?]

Yes?

That is an excellent observation!

...However it is my opinion that should it remain open, the possibility of more study must not be ruled out entirely!

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