As the blades spin and blow air, they all walk up to the helicopter and enter it, shutting the door behind them. The helicopter slowly lifts off the ground and lifts above the roof. It moves away from the building and flies over the city.
Man: "You are the lucky six this year. It's nice to meet you."
Kassius: "Hey, is it a long trip?"
Man: "Not really. Only a few hours."
Sarah: "Where are we going exactly?"
Man: "To an operated building in Ader."
Sarah: "What's Ader?"
Man: "It's a small city in the mainland. Vagis is separate from the mainland as we know, and Ader is the connection point."
The man's focus drifts to Jinsoku. As they look at each other, Remus smiles at him. Jinsoku smirks as he looks away.
Bonnie: "Do you have any snacks in here?"
Man: "I don't think we do but you should get some rest before we are at the mainland."
The flight goes on, and everyone falls asleep. Arnold, staring into space notices Kassius tapping his feet, eyes closed.
Kassius: "Arnold, are you still up?"
Arnold: "Yeah."
Man: "Can't sleep?"
Arnold: "Hmm?"
Kassius opens his eyes and both look towards the man.
Man: "Since you two are awake, let me ask something... would you have told the world if you discovered fire?"
Arnold: "What?"
Man: "Fire. A very valuable asset for us. But it can also be a dangerous tool."
Arnold: "Knowing where we are today, I think I probably would, yes."
Kassius: "I mean, nobody would even remember I discovered it."
Man: "Haha... Well, perhaps the action is more important than the person... but it's no matter."
Kassius: "What if I just showed the fire but didn't explain it to others?"
Arnold: "What's the point in that?"
Kassius: "I'd become famous overnight, people would know of fire. It's a win-win."
Arnold: "Until they want to know how you do it."
Remus watches on as Kassius and Arnold talk. After a while, a banging noise echoes into their part of the helicopter, waking the others in surprise.
Man: "We've arrived."
The helicopter approaches a helipad area and comes to stop, landing safely. They get off the helicopter and walk away from the area. The man waives the helicopter pilot off. He walks up to the group.
Man: "Follow me."
Captured by the new view, the group look around as they wall down the street.
Man: "Welcome to Ader. By now, you should be aware of what Furantur wants you to do. You'll do any form of work here, the choice of job and location is up to you. But there is mandatory fee expected annually. If you fail to do so, they will cut you off, permanently. Now, they aren't going to leave you to figure it out on your own, so anything you would need to start off will be provided at the place we're going. It's not that long a walk from here."
They walk on for quite while. Kassius looks around, mesmerised by the area. As he sees people walk by on the streets, he smiles softly.
Man: "How much?!"
The group stops as the man stares at a flyer on the window.
Bonnie: "Why'd you stop?"
Man: "Oh, that's my fault, sorry. This is a hot spot for the city. They host events with some really nice prizes. I come here sometimes to play cards, and they're upping the prize pool today."
Sarah: "Where is this place by the way we're going? We've been walking forever."
The man points towards the distance.
Man: "It's that building over there, The Shaft. I guess you guys aren't so interested in the tour then. Let's keep going then."
As they continue walking, they pass shops for food, clothes, groceries and more. Finally, the group arrive in front of the building. Kassius looks up and spots someone in the high floor windows but they disappear.
Kassius (in head): "Who was that?"
Man: "Follow me."
They enter the building and stop at the front.
Man: "Wait here for a second."
The man walks up to the receptionist alone.
Receptionist: "How was the journey?"
Man: "It was good. Now, I have a favour to ask. I do have to go do something, so can you help them settle in?"
Receptionist: "Are you going to play Splits again?"
Man: "Well... Ok, today feels like a lucky day, you know?"
Receptionist: "Hmm... Fine. I'll take care of this."
Man: "I'll bring you back something!"
Receptionist: "Yeah, yeah."
The man walks back to the group.
Man: "Alright. I have to leave for a little while. For now, just to settle in. The lady over there will help you around. Learn a few things and later tonight, I'll conclude the tour. Now, if you'll excuse me..."
The man slips by them and walks out of the building, excited. The receptionist walks up to the group.
Receptionist: "Welcome to The Shaft. If you have any concerns, I'll do my best to help."