"I knew that several of the crew were living in fear," Marissa says as Kestrel tells her. "but, I didn't know it was to the point of near mutiny. If I can help, I will." She seems worried, perhaps as the result of seeing someone else who had once dared to defy Thorren, or maybe just her knowledge of how powerful he can be compared to her.
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Voda and Lorem push the repulsorlift through the city streets, possibly amazed that the once busy streets are completely desolate. The walk to the safe area is uneventful.