Welcome back, Oz! Things are moving a lot slower, but we are moving.

@JJ, well, I can tell you the plans for the immediate future of the story. I don't think it'll spoil things too much, but I'll put it in a hider anyway.
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1. Conversation with Sofia.
2. Sounds of activity deeper within the facility draws attention, and the group follows the trail of blood further.
3. Meeting and short conversation with Samuel.
4. Samuel uses an old displacement device to teleport himself away. The energy burst from the device causes the facility to crumble and fall apart, and the friends have no other choice than to use the teleporter themselves.
5. The friends end up next to the Tree of Life (title image). This is where you can change your spirits if you want to.
6. The friends have a discussion regarding what they learned from Samuel and what they should do next to stop him.
7. ...
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