[Yeah imagine if she dumps him back in that hellhole of Copenhagen.
But no, when she opens the door, it opens up to an island with a small town nestled in between the trees. It's one Zel might remember, since he saw that memory that took place here. There's no people here, but the town is the same as it was then.]
[She's walking around, pointing out buildings here and there.]
That over there is the school, we all used to go there until we were twelve. And that over there is the town square, that's why all those tables and benches are all over. I used to go down there as a kid to get sweet rolls from the baker if she had any extra that day. And over there is Uncle Jukka and Aunt Tuulikki's house. They lived closer to town with Lalli, while we lived near the water. And over there is grandma's house! She actually has a sauna there, if you want to see what one looks like.
It gets very cold in winter. The shallower water freezes over and we get tons of snow.
[As they reach the house, Tuuri will lead him around to the back! There is a small wooden building back there, with a door on it.]
Actually, winter is a good season around here. Freezing temperatures are one of the things that can kill trolls, so they're way less active in winter. They stay inside of caves and old homes, so we don't have to worry about them sneaking up on the settlements.
[Not surprising at all, since that was her excursion in real life.]
That's when they usually do them. Nations spend the fall picking what areas of the Silent world they want to clean and start turning into safe zones, and during winter they go through with flamethrowers and burn everything to the ground.
Yeah. It's something my ancestors learned over the years.
[She goes up to the door and opens it! She's not moving to go in though, she's just gesturing for Zel to peek in. Three of the walls inside look like they have benches built into it, and in the middle is a small stack of coals and a bowl of water with a ladle.]
What you do is scoop water onto the hot coals to make steam, which makes the room warmer.
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Week 5, Thursday
You ready?
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no yeah he's here. there's a questioning look at her excitement, but he figures he'll see what this is about soon enough. so he just nods.]
Sure...
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But no, when she opens the door, it opens up to an island with a small town nestled in between the trees. It's one Zel might remember, since he saw that memory that took place here. There's no people here, but the town is the same as it was then.]
Ta-daaa! Welcome to my home!
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Your village...?
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[She'll wave him along to start up one of the dirt paths on the wooded island.]
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[And frankly, he likes that more than "exciting."
He'll follow her along that path.]
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That over there is the school, we all used to go there until we were twelve. And that over there is the town square, that's why all those tables and benches are all over. I used to go down there as a kid to get sweet rolls from the baker if she had any extra that day. And over there is Uncle Jukka and Aunt Tuulikki's house. They lived closer to town with Lalli, while we lived near the water. And over there is grandma's house! She actually has a sauna there, if you want to see what one looks like.
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Still, Tuuri seems happy to show him around... and perhaps happy to be seeing it all again herself.]
A sauna...?
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[Up the path she go. She'll show Zel the sauna.]
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[Well, sort of. He hasn't spent much time at the hot springs here because he's practically a never-nude. But he knows hot springs.
He'll go in to take a look, anyway.]
Does it get cold around here...?
[It looks like it would be nice in winter.]
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[As they reach the house, Tuuri will lead him around to the back! There is a small wooden building back there, with a door on it.]
Actually, winter is a good season around here. Freezing temperatures are one of the things that can kill trolls, so they're way less active in winter. They stay inside of caves and old homes, so we don't have to worry about them sneaking up on the settlements.
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[He didn't offer that much detail to her before, but. It's probably not too surprising.]
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That's when they usually do them. Nations spend the fall picking what areas of the Silent world they want to clean and start turning into safe zones, and during winter they go through with flamethrowers and burn everything to the ground.
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[we probably should have used more fire.]
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Yeah. It's something my ancestors learned over the years.
[She goes up to the door and opens it! She's not moving to go in though, she's just gesturing for Zel to peek in. Three of the walls inside look like they have benches built into it, and in the middle is a small stack of coals and a bowl of water with a ladle.]
What you do is scoop water onto the hot coals to make steam, which makes the room warmer.
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[They have the hot springs but it's not quite the same.]
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There'll be other chances. When we get out of here.
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[he sounds a little distant there. and his gaze turns to her.]
What about you?
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[Did she dodge the question there? Who knows!]
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[He steps back from the shed, and casts a look over the nearby house, their surroundings...]
You won't be coming back here, will you? ... So where do you plan to go?
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[That's the true question, isn't it?]
I have a few options, and I haven't decided yet.