———Lerim———
The ocean wave is quite calm right now, contradicting the storm that is approaching, figuratively at the minimum.
The scenery of the calm blue ocean is really quite the luxury. Being on a boat and looking at the passing waves is not exactly a frugal activity. This almost feels like a paid vacation. It’s not a paid vacation, obviously, but I can just relax while the boat carries to the location.
“” Seemi requested through the phone. I guess that’s a fair thing to ask for. The splashes are quite loud.
“Sorry about that.” I said as I changed the setting.
“” She asked, only knowing that I’m not coming here because of vacation or whatever.
“Sothing a bit more fancy than that. I can’t really explain it without showing it. You three just have to wait a while.” The usual regulars in the group chat. Idea, Seemi, and Jackman. Karra is obviously not here since this is Friday. It doesn’t matter if she’s in a super privileged school or whatever, she’s not gonna be on call during school hours.
“” Idea remarked. They must be talking about all the monsters that are around these parts. From what I do know they only appear in really deep oceans or areas with leylines. Speaking of leylines.
“Hey, old man, is the path we’re going through gonna run into any leylines or any monster territories?” I asked, just so we’re clear on whether we should expect monsters or not.
“According to the map I was given, we shouldn’t run into anything unless the commotion causes a great disturbance, and at that point we’d already arrived there.” He answered. Well that’s good to hear. I really don’t want to deal with monsters constantly. It’d be rather troubleso if I’m not at my peak by the ti we arrived.
“Now that’s a bit of good news.” I said before focusing my attention back to the group chat. I have my cara on so they should know what I’m doing, even if they don’t hear it.
“” Jackman asked.
“Oh it’s quite secretive, but I don’t think these guys care as long as I don’t say anything. In the first place it’s not as if the information would be causing panic or anything if things were resolved smoothly.” And it should resolve smoothly, at least on my end. I don’t think I have to do that much in the grand sche of things.
“” Jackman pointed out.
“Yeah, but it won’t. I doubt much is going to happen.” I said confidently. It doesn’t actually matter what the odds are. The one thing I should do is not stress out. Being burdened by all the pressure will only be detrintal to my own performance.
“” Seemi remarked. Just think however she wants, she’s not even here.
“” Idea said, showing more optimism than those two, which is actually more reassuring than either of those two giving a vote of confidence. Idea seems to know a whole lot, so them having faith in is actually a good sign.
“” Seemi asked, and I guess I could do that. Let’s hold the phone and look around… “”
“” Jackman asked as I put the phone down.
“” Seemi replied. Indeed there is quite a difference. I don’t think any photos could fully simulate the atmosphere of the open ocean or a beach or any other vacation spot. This isn’t a vacation, of course. We’re not here to have a trip for fun, but it is good to bask in the beauty of nature instead of pondering on your job nonstop.
“” Idea remarked. “”
“Oh, I don’t really have the full details, but if we’re talking about where we are right now, we’re in New York Bight.” I don’t think that’s actually gonna give us much to go on.
“” Seemi asked, wondering where I’m supposed to go from here.
“” Idea muttered. I can’t really tell if they’re being genuine about being able to figure out what I’m doing with just the location alone. “
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