[She feels a bit bad to see him all wet, but she couldn't have carried him across while also keeping herself dry, and much of a tease as he can be, he oddly seems to possess more of a sense of chivalry than most of the other men and boys here, so she just gives him a grateful smile.
As they head onward, their impression proves true: The ground goes from muddy and squishy to dry and solid, and after passing through flooded fields (scaring a swarm of ducks into flight with their presence), they find themselves in front of a large hill that's clearly a settlement not unlike the one they inhabited in the cavern: Many doors, decorated with beaded curtains, and simple windows indicate dwellings, and fireplaces and other signs of civilisation outside prove that there are - or were - people here. Once more, Frieda calls out.]
Is anybody here? We mean no harm! - Do you think they're afraid of us, Hanako?
[Looking around, there seem to be signs of recent activity: Fish are hung up to dry, the ash in the nearest fireplace looks fresh, and there are faint footprints in the dust... though they look far from human and more avian or reptilian in nature.]
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As they head onward, their impression proves true: The ground goes from muddy and squishy to dry and solid, and after passing through flooded fields (scaring a swarm of ducks into flight with their presence), they find themselves in front of a large hill that's clearly a settlement not unlike the one they inhabited in the cavern: Many doors, decorated with beaded curtains, and simple windows indicate dwellings, and fireplaces and other signs of civilisation outside prove that there are - or were - people here. Once more, Frieda calls out.]
Is anybody here? We mean no harm! - Do you think they're afraid of us, Hanako?
[Looking around, there seem to be signs of recent activity: Fish are hung up to dry, the ash in the nearest fireplace looks fresh, and there are faint footprints in the dust... though they look far from human and more avian or reptilian in nature.]