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Level 7 - EXP 17/70
Words: 480 // +1 EXP
Krat Zoo - The Frozen Highlands[/center]
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The sled dashed along the tracks left behind by the stagecoach, the click and patter of claws against ice and slush echoing into the woods of the Midnight Walk. Ramattra continued to pilot the wolf-carried sled in place of Addux, leading the stranger back to the rest of the group, which initially was against the Omnic’s best interest. Still, after careful consideration, Ramattra realized that traversing without the rest of his group had left him without significant firepower. Even if he hadn’t temporarily “borrowed” Addux’s wolf-sled, travelling on his own, especially at night, was dangerous. The two were set for over a week's worth of travel, which would have taken longer had it not been for the particularly burly dogs carrying the sled. The Omnic and his new companion spent most of their travel time in silence, and only took breaks for the wolves to avoid any overexhaustion.

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By the end of their travels, Ramattra and Addux had finally arrived at a zoo that had seen its share of better days. Seeing as there were smashed gates and the twisted carcasses of animals, it was clear that the Omnic and his passenger were closer than ever to their destination. It would be in Ramattra’s best interest to reconvene with Sandalphon about the status of Kit and Celica, who were now retired from the mission after the elimination of Scrapbeak. Ramattra wished he had returned with more than a bag of scraps and a mysterious hooded figure, but if Addux did have some relevance to the Seekers, then just maybe he would be able to guide the team to their goal and provide Ramattra with the information he needed. 

The trail of the coach had led through a “Hall of Adventure”, where the mangled corpses of mutated animals littered the parks and exhibits surrounding the outdoor areas. The concept of zoos always irked Ramattra. Something about creatures being captured for human entertainment never really sat well with him. He pretended this was one of those “rescue and release” rehabilitation zoos to ease his mind about the matter, though, given the state of the animals lying on the ground, issues were worse than an ethical concern. If he could make facial expressions, a wince of disgust would’ve stretched over Ramattra’s face. [color=bc8dbf]“What on earth could have happened here…”[/color] he said with his stoic voice rich with dread. 

In the nearby distance, a rumbling roar filled the lively woods, attracting Ramattra’s attention away from the recently deserted Hall, and following its lead to a hulking white reptile, angry with what group members had yet to split off. Hopefully, the Stagecoach being parked nearby was enough for Addux to recognize Ramattra’s allies as the Seekers and aid them with the fight against the large reptilian mutant. The bag of scrap and information about Kit and Celica would have to wait for another time.