Nate had begun his rounds along the perimeter edge as the voices of his teammates faded in the background. He was sort of glad that he volunteered to take the first shift, it gave him time to think. His hands rested limply over his gun as he scanned the area as a light smile etched its way onto his face. Despite the dangers that came with the job there was one thing that he did truly enjoy about being out here. It was peaceful and quite save for the occasional shrieks or screechs and other wildlife sounds. The wind whistling against the leafs of trees and the cracks and snaps of fallen twigs or the sound of rushing water. It was reminding him a bit of his time in Archeron as a young scavanger.
 
 
[i]What was the the most dangerous thing I killed?’[/i] He pondered to himself as he walked.  He came across a multitude of different creatures on his missions but he couldn’t think of anything that stood-
 
[color=39b54a]"Its really col- Aagh!"[/color] The initial yell caused him to raise his rifle towards what sounded like splashing and yelling. As he drew closer he took notice to a Duvari and-
 
[color=slategray]”Moving on…”[/color] His eyes went wide. It was Nasri taking a dip in the cool creek that he assumed must have been what ran past the encampment. To avoid any unneeded problems he simply continued on until his shift was over. Luckily food had been prepared and was still slightly warm. His shift had ended and he took a piece he begun to eat quietly. His mind was on the next part of the mission.
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[color=lightgreen]"Alright team, without the ability to fly to the sight we need to hit our ground game. Isis. You and Bastet seem to be ready to explore so you're on point with Nathan who will have one of the Duvari to himself.[/color] Nathan glanced over with a nod as he made his way to one of the Duvari. A black and grey beast of a creature. She initially growled at Nathan but quickly settled with a chirp as Baset and Nasri approached. The pack mentality was clear in her motions and Nate nodded with amusement. Hopping up he nodded to Nasri as they lead the group to the next spot.
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They had made it to the crater, ground zero if one was inclined to give it the moniker. It was the source of the most recent chaos near the outposts and quite the site to see. Nearly a mile wide in diameter and fairly deep, its origins greatly intrigued Nathan, while at the same time put him on edge.
 
[color=lightgreen]"It should be happening soon."[/color] He glanced over at Jake before looking back at the crater. In a moment a strong gust of wind came from behind, nearly taking Nate off the Duvari. Before the suddent flash of light shot high into the air. 
 
[color=slategray]”Sonova…”[/color] He said as he shielded his eyes from the light. Soon enough it went away and Jake began with his next orders.
 
[color=lightgreen]"Isis. Nathan. Head down and find us a path to that crater. The right flank looks devoid of Wild Men so try their first. Stay in constant communication. When you clear us a route message it and we'll be right behind you."[/color] Nate brought up his rifle and looked down his scope, taking advantage of its massive zoom capabilities. He was right, definitely devoid of life. Wild men encampments weren’t usually that dead. They had some kind of life running through it, good or bad. He clicked his tongue in frustration as the understanding of what was to follow. 
 
[color=lightgreen]"Be careful you two. Something here is really wrong. The city is empty from my vantage point."[/color] Nathan nodded before his hand meet his headset.
 
[color=slategray][i]”Switching to comms now. Radio check can you hear me?”[/i][/color] He asked the group. It was best to check now before getting down the cliffside and have it cut out.
 
[color=slategray]”Yeah I saw it too. We’ll be fine. Ready Nasri?”[/color] He looked over to their resident hunter before making his way down the hill.