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[That there quiet boom? That sound followed up with an accidental video as the phone hit the ground, an ugly stringy clatter as a guitar followed down. A girl's voice grunted a little in pain, then a scrambling as she sat back up]

Zulf, why- ah! [A little hand came into view as the guitar was scooped up, then a small questioning noise as the phone was picked up too. Two dark curious eyes inside a pale face looked at the screen.] When did I get this...?

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He just... he's just a little confused. He doesn't deserve to- to die like everyone else.

Okay. I'll remember that. [But the Kid can see a glimmer of little Zia's curiosity in her face. Of what the Shadows could be, and what the Kid was trying to protect her from]

I know. That's why I brought 'em back. [Kid finally breaks the stone on his face and does his best to give Zia an honest smile. Yeah, he's alive, it says.

Kid also sees she's gettin' ideas. But he had to get her settled in, first. And Kid knew better than to leave a young lady without an escort.]

Hotel's this way. I can take ya there.

[The relief pierces Zia truer than a Pecker's beak.] Thank you. For bringing him back.

Can you show me around a bit? It's nothing like the City... and I'm a little curious where the market might be.

[Kid can't help but roll his eyes when Zia mentions being curious about the market. Still, this was probably a godsend to Zia compared to the cramped and solitary Bastion...and he knew it'd be good company for both of them.]

Alright, no problem. I'll show ya around. We can stop at the hotel when the sun sets.

[Zia smiles at the offer, her whole face lighting up like never before. It's not even the freedom around from the tiny Bastion, but company of a familiar and honestly friendly face] Thank you!

[Ah, darnit. The Kid feels a little embarrassed at how happy Zia was at being able to see Prospero. Or rather, that smile was just a bit too sweet for him to keep looking blank for. He'd just suddenly find the opposite direction interesting as he rubbed his neck.]

Right, uh...no problem. Anyway, market's just a ways to the northwest from here. We can start there.

[She nodded, starting on the way] Has everything been okay for you? It sounds as if a lot has happen, what with Zulf and the Bastion.

I've been in one piece. Don't worry about it.

[That is, much like Jawson's Bog, he didn't want to talk about it. Right now Kid just wanted to be happy about the fact another survivor had joined him out here.]

Things'll be calmer now, I think. Both back home and here.

[Zia gives him a warm smile] It'll be fine.

Yeah. It should. [Hopefully.]

[Her smile dominated her face as she nods]

Oh! Wow, it's so different looking here.

You don't say. Just watch the roads. They got really fast wagon-things here. Cars.

[Zia turns to him, dark eyes wide in her pale face] Oh... what... else do they have here?

Those weird gizmos. They let other folks hear or see you and what you're doin'.

I think I understand that one. I... kinda like these, though. I got to know you're here faster than you could find me.

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