>>6268055“I’ve got a plan!” Cackles TT as she sidles up next to the Skog, “Toss me to the front of the line with the pass! I’ll get a guard to come grab ya’!”
“I…. don’t even know where the line ends…” Volka responds with an uneasy laugh! She’s not wrong–the whole thing feels like the line for a theme park ride… or an airport terminal! You’re just about to put TT’s idea into motion when a stern-faced figure marches parallel to the line… an employee, perhaps?
Pardon me, you interrupt, prompting the guard to stare daggers into your recolored eyes, this <span class="mu-i">is</span> the line for the train, right?
“The <span class="mu-i">SKYRAIL</span>, yes.” Nods the patroller with military precision, “Purchasers and Passholders here, Diamond and Resident Passholders are down that way.”
Following his gaze, you spot another line quite a way’s away from yours! All the same, it <span class="mu-i">DOES</span> look a bit less crowded…
“My good man~”Purrs Tzah-Tzie as she takes a dramatic step closer, “What would one need to procure a spot in the ‘Resident’ line, hmm?”
The guard gives the girl a long, hard, unflinching stare. “If you have to ask, you aren’t a resident.”
Departing with purpose in his step, the guard leaves you and the gals to your own devices, TT looking especially miffed!
“Don’t worry, T,” Smiles Volka as she gives her pint-sized pal a pat on the head, “I can still throw ya’ if ya’ like!”
“It’s… not <span class="mu-i">that…</span>” The Durher growls–her fuzz bristling against your leg! Then uh… what <span class="mu-i">is</span> it?
TT takes a few more whiffs of the air before nodding angrily. “No doubt about it… <span class="mu-i">SHE’S</span> here… somewhere…”
Volka’s eyes widen. “Y-you don’t mean…?”
“Mhm…” Hisses the Spinner, body trembling and eyes wide with unadulterated malice, “<span class="mu-b">LUTZA!</span>”
Oh hey, you remark, you ran into her when you were escaping the casino! Maybe she could fast-track you onto the train! Or, you double-back after getting a look from TT that could turn a lesser man to stone, m-maybe n-not?
“Hey, uh,” Stammers the Chytree behind you, “Is your pet okay?”
“She’s fine! Totally trained!” Answers Volka with a nervous smile!
Not wanting to wait around for your ‘pet’ to bite someone’s fingers off, you decide to…
>Stay in line! Who knows what kind of pass you have?>Try the other line! Jhairo’s a Templar–why <span class="mu-i">wouldn’t</span> he get special treatment?>Flag down another guard… see if they can get you where you need to go!>Look around for a shortcut or something!>Throw TT somewhere!>See if you can track down Lutza! An idol always helps her fans out, right?>Stay Silent! They'll think you disappeared!>Write-In! 