>"Thank you, Orin. Although we're parting, I've not forgotten about Utsuho. I will do what I can to help you, still. Thank you for taking this us this far.
>"I-" A trace of a smile forms on her face, then she nods. "Thank you." She turns and heads back towards the palace.
>Depart.
>Grin Mokou a grin. We're doing this!
>You flash Mokou a grin. She still looks unconvinced. Oh well, we'll work on that.
>Suika leads you out of the city, humming to herself. If you were getting odd looks before, you're getting even more odd ones now. Of course, everyone gives you a relatively wide berth, too. Suika's presence clearly sets you off-limits, even if they have no idea what you're doing there. You eventually leave the city and its inhabitants behind.
>You're in the wide cavernous space that contains the Ancient City. In the distance beyond, you can see a very large tunnel disappear into the distance, and a variety of irregular rock formations and alcoves, some of which seem to contain smaller passages.
>"So me that compass of yours, again," Suika asks.