[ He steps out into the dusty street, shielding his eyes with his hand. It's bright, so bright. The rainy mists of the town before made it feel more homey. This is completely foreign.

He leads the short distance to what he thinks must be the pub--called a Saloon now, or was it always called that? He's not sure. It looks different on the inside, but the bartender is the same. He's grateful that Diluc isn't here right now, although he needs to talk to him, really talk to him this time.

He debates for a moment, then goes right behind the bar to grab a bottle of red wine. He turns back to Laios, pauses, then grabs a second one. Laying them out, he grabs two glasses and a cork screw, playing with it between his fingers before he uncorks one of the bottles ]

Alright. People said things changed, but I didn't think it would be this much. The entire town is... well.

[ He should let the bottle breathe, but instead he pours them each a glass right away, and downs half of his before he can go on ]

I don't like it. The dust. [ And he's not sure if there will be as many animals. It makes his stomach clench in hunger ]