I couldn't say if there were--the last missions have had me running to shelter as soon as we touched down. These guys are giving me the motivation to see what's out beyond the trolley tracks.

[It beat being terrified of what could come next. Or shunning the community in paranoia. Wandering in search of the wildlife, checking out the different islands of Etraya--there was a peaceful sort of solitude in that. But also so much to learn about and share.]

We were talking before, a little, about the buildings and such people would buy. Something like stabling wouldn't be bad; even just an outpost and pasturage would work, considering these are free-range animals. The more we hem them in, the more responsible for providing feed and other management we become. And our resources are still at risk.

[Mayuko removes the partially-stripped gysahl from her bag. There are a few more outer leaves that can be torn off, leaving a turnip-looking base and a pungent scent.]

Phew... what color did I find? There were some green ones by the bookstore on the red trolley line. They like to roost in the trees around there; it's quite something to see them clamber up!