Congratulations!

Original artwork by Kyle Newbridge

Tommy,

Outstanding progress along the surface. I know you’ve been pretty down on your luck, but most people are usually dead by now! As congratulations, I want to extend a note of thanks. I do love to watch the comings and goings in and under the dust, and you’ve given me something I don’t think I’ve seen in at least a couple decades. Anyway, I thought you ought to have something in return for all your hard work.

Twenty miles perpendicular to the river on your own shore, you will find the Ariadne River. There, you will find a consistent water source and fairer fish. It isn’t a perfect site; predators tend to frequent it because of the favorable conditions, and you should definitely boil the water in the same way Yohan showed you. However, I am offering a situation and site far superior to the current circumstances encumbering you.

I’m eager to see how your journey unfolds. So is Samantha! Best hurry though–I don’t think she really has too much time left.

Toodles!

Lucious