The conversation died as we continued our journey, the Corruptors gradually falling behind as we maintained our steady pace toward the first location marked on the map.
The wasteland now felt like a landscape of only subtle hostility, not overly threatening, but devoid of comfort… at least I couldn't see anything I could use as a bed.
When we reached the designated location for the first outpost, Finn consulted both his internal senses and the map, confirming we had arrived at the correct place.
"This is it." he announced, looking around at the relatively flat area surrounded by rocky soil and some silver buildings here and there. "Good visibility in all directions, solid ground for building."
Kira immediately began examining the ground, digging her fingers into the dirt and pulling out small samples to inspect closely. "I can work with this." she decided. "My vines can grow on this soil."
