"Are you sure you wish to take the scenic route?" Annie asked. "I could just 'port you directly to the Outpost."
"Where's the fun in that?" Rose remarked.
"Didn't you tell me traversing the route once would make it easier for us to teleport there by ourselves?" Lucy asked.
"True... but you might have changed your minds."
Eric laughed. "We haven't."
Annie smiled. "I had to ask. Just keep going in that direction," she signaled. "Try to stick to roads and beaten paths. If you don't stray too much, you'll see periodic flashes of light. That's the Pulse - the Outpost's active shielding and light source. Just keep heading towards it and you'll reach your destination."
Eric took a few steps and stopped at the in-between. One half of his horizon was filled with the familiar motions and sounds of Dream Camp. The other half was bleak by comparison, but the feeling of danger it promised filled Eric with excitement. I'll miss the fresh air... I'll miss a lot of things...
"Ready?" Lucy asked.
"Yes," Rose said.
"Yes!" Eric said.
"Well then, off you go! I'll meet up with you once you arrive," Annie said. "And don't fight every zombie along the way!"
Eric, Rose and Lucy waved goodbye and set off into the twilight.
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