บท 275: Neptiphago

A few minutes later, Nix, Zinu, and Locas entered the NW Inn. From their heat signatures, Nix could tell that Chiba and Floyd were on the 2nd floor. He breathed a small sigh of relief. "Teams back together."

/Gemini: Nix: We're in the dining room. What are you waiting for?

/Gemini: Chiba: Don't be testy Apprentice! You must really have missed your lovely Master.

The Inn was in remarkably good shape. The shields were up and had been protecting the city from years of wear. Power was the issue. Nix pursed his lips while he considered the question. "How are they powering the city?"

Nix turned when a hand squeezed his shoulder, Chiba bowed slightly, giving him a creepy smile. "You're making a habit of saving me. I should thank you properly."

"Pass." Nix glanced from one to the other, both of them were uninjured. "Brief me."