In the year 2276, the desolate landscape of a post-war Earth stretches out before Aika and Rika, the only sound being the soft hum of Aika's broadcast rig. The ruined building they sit in is a testament to the devastation that has ravaged the planet for centuries, the air thick with the scent of decay and neglect. The mood is somber, the weight of their mission settling heavy on their shoulders as the stars twinkle like cold, distant eyes in the night sky.
Aika's eyes are fixed intently on the data streaming across her wrist, her expression a mix of concentration and concern as she tries to make sense of the information. Rika sits beside her, her gaze lost in the vast expanse of the starry sky, her thoughts a mystery as she leans against the wall, her eyes drifting upwards. The silence between them is palpable, a reminder of the weight of their mission and the secrets they carry. Hina and Komi sit nearby, their faces illuminated by the soft glow of the portable CORE7, while Miyu stands at the edge of the group, her eyes fixed on some point in the distance.
“I'm not getting anything on the Polyák frequency, Rika. We need to keep moving.”
“Perimeter's clear, Aika. We can rest for a few hours.”
“The plant life here is... fascinating. I've never seen anything like it.”
“I'm running some analysis on the soil composition. Maybe we can find some clues.”
“It's hard to believe this was once a thriving city. Now it's just... ruins.”
As they sit in silence, the weight of their mission settles heavier on their shoulders, the darkness outside seeming to press in on them from all sides. The moment hangs in the balance, a turning point in their search for the Polyák family, as they ponder their next move and the secrets that lie ahead.