[quote=@Stabby] *Though the absolute barriers still stand some distance from the city itself, things looks to have improved somewhat, even if remaining relatively uninhabited. The necessary automated infrastructure has been repaired to [i]at least[/i] a functional level, and man-made rope barriers cut off access to still collapsed sections of the city. Things still doesn't look the best, but it's noticeable progress nonetheless.* [/quote] Shinji: *for once in a long time. I genuinely smile* I could get used to seeing this kind of progress.