Nikolas nods, then turns away, coaxing the dogs forwards.
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They begin to move, passing through a desolate landscape. Before long, they’ve entered a smaller valley, which seemed to turn away from the light sources now visible behind them.
At the other side of the valley, they run into patrol.
As Nikolas stops the dogs, he turns back, temporarily removing his mask of cloth. “Keep it cool. We don’t want to fight them - a routine check shouldn’t reveal the coal. You’re travelers, hiring my transportation.” He replaces the cloth.