I never considered myself the type to run away. To hide and disappear when things got scary. But sometimes things change you, and there’s nothing you can do but run.

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You: Hello

03: Hey!

You: How are you two doing?

03: I’m okay, not really anything to note since last time
03: What about you?

You: I’m well. I have another task, as usual.

02: oh boy, cant wait

03: Come on, you haven’t even heard it yet

02: sure, but it’s always something lame

You: Yesterday I received a report detailing the probable existence of a storage drive in the western aqueducts.

02: told you

03: Let them finish

You: What’s on said drive, I do not know. All I know is that it will be worth our time to retrieve it.

03: Aren’t the western aqueducts pretty far?

You: While they may be far, the two of you are more than capable of making the trek. I will be available to give advice and guidance if needed.

02: ok, so let me get this straight

02: its super far away, its in the western aqueducts, and you dont even know whats on it?

You: If I knew what was on it, I would say so. You know as well as I do that there is no choice in this matter.

02: right sure

03: He does kinda have a point, though..
03: The western aqueducts are basically a maze. I know the southern ones pretty well, but I really don’t know where to go otherwise

You: Like I said, I will provide guidance along the way.

02: anything we need before leaving?

You: Bring your pagers and a source of light. Wear heavier clothing, as it gets colder the deeper you go.

03: This doesn’t sound too bad, actually

02: yeah but its boring as hell
02: mundane

You: The report insisted that retrieval is worthwhile.
You: The two of you are to leave for the forest border at sundown. You will meet there, then continue to the western aqueducts.

03: So, leave soon then meet at the forest?

You: Yes. Contact me when you meet.
You: Farside?

02: yeah i got it

You: Good. I’ll hear from you both then.

03: Sounds good ^vO