On Track (Dawntrail)

Now that we have the bracelet, let us return to Sheshenewezi Springs.

Will you be staying there long? I'd like to give you a proper thanks after I find my friends.

We weren't planning on it, but there's no need to rush. We'll see you at the Springs, then.

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I'll catch up to you just as soon as I've taken care of my friends.

Welcome back. I'm glad to hear those bandits got what they deserved.

They were understandably worried, but I've told them of what happened in Hhusatahwi. Our minor adventure made for quite the tale.

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Namikka

My bracelet. Thank you. Thank you so much.

This is more than just a gift. It is a part of me I could never hope to replace.

Truly, Wuk Lamat is blessed to have such devoted friends.

Well, I wouldn't put it quite that way... I prefer to think of us more as long-standing acquaintances.

Regardless of how you choose to describe it, there's no denying the depth of your bond. Though I'm sure you'll continue to do so.

Can't say I'm surprised the deputy chief turned out to be the bandits' leader. I always knew something wasn't right about him.

An easy claim to make with the gift of hindsight.

There you are. The real Daybreakers have arrived!

I'd like you to meet my two best friends, Kwikana and Liwine.

Kwikana

If it wasn't for you believing in Zekowa, and doing what you did, we'd still be locked up.

You have no idea how satisfying it was to see that bastard Wihuwte put behind bars.

Liwine

We never gave up hope that Zekowa would find a way to get us out. He always was the best of the Daybreakers. Glad he was able to convince you to go along with his plan.

Unfortunately, our group is smaller now, and lacking in strength besides. Some outlaws might see us as an easy target.

Even so, if anyone should give the Dustwatch the slip, the Daybreakers'll be there!

We'll train night and day, so no one'll get the better of us ever again. Isn't that right?

Kwikana

Right! And you'll teach us how you draw your pistols so fast, won't you?

Liwine

Well, we won't need to duel if all goes as it should.

But on the off chance it doesn't, we'd best make sure everyone can match or beat my speed.

We owe you a great debt, and one of these days, I'll be sure to repay it. On that you have my word.

Until we meet again.

Namikka

If you'll excuse me, I shall find a quiet place to rest.

As I'll be here a while yet, though, do let me know if there is any way I can be of assistance.

Were you not planning to take the train home?

Oh, train service has been suspended. Didn't I tell you?

You mentioned no such thing.

Something about the tracks being damaged in the last quake. The tunnel was closed as well.

An earthquake? It must have happened when we were still down south.

There've been quite a few tremors of late, and a rather large one struck not long before you two arrived. I can only hope no one was hurt...

At any rate, if you want to know when service will resume, you could speak with the stationmaster yourself.

Let's do that. The station is just over there.

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I'd like to believe the train will be up and running again soon...

I'm sorry, but there's nothing we can do with the tracks as they are.

It seems people aren't too happy about the train delays.

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I'm so sorry, but we're not sure when the train will be running again.

Train Passenger

You've got to be joking! Of all the places to get stuck at on the way...

Please don't tell me you've come to complain too!

We heard that the earthquake had caused disruptions and wanted to ask when operations would resume. But I see that it will be a while yet.

I'm afraid so. Too few hands for too much work.

It's time-consuming enough to inspect the tracks after every quake, but this last one we got after the succession ceremony was massive. Made a mess of a whole bunch of railroad ties.

The succession ceremony? We would have been in Tuliyollal at the time.

If it was as violent as you say, we should have felt it as well.

I have to admit it was a touch strange, having seen my fair share of tremors. If I had to describe it, it felt more like the rumbling from an explosion.

Is there anything I can do to help?

Seriously? You're offering to help?

What about you, my friend? If you'd rather strike out on your own, I understand.

Though if you were willing to lend us a hand, too, we'd be truly, tremendously grateful!

Thank you! Thank you so much! I'm Shenza, by the way. Pleasure to make your acquaintance.

If you would please step inside, I can introduce you to everyone!

Sorry for dragging you into this.

There they are!

That's them, the two volunteers.

Wawlika is our stationmaster, and over there is our top driver, Nitowikwe.

And this grizzled mug is Zawpya, an engineer who joined around the same time as me.

Much obliged for the help. I'll make it worth your while, I promise.

Something the matter?

What will you say?

Would you happen to be a fan of trolleys...?

Trolleys? They're fine, I suppose, but they're no match for our ceruleum-powered engine!

Zawpya

She's absolutely glorious, let me tell you! If you'd like to bask in her beauty, you should visit the depot behind the platform.

It's nothing...

Oh? For a moment, it looked to me like you were just dying to say something.

We all have our secrets. Best not to pry.

Right then. What I'd like you two to do is help us procure timber.

We'll be using it to fashion new railroad ties, so it needs to be the strongest stuff we can get.

In these parts, that means the trees in the Pyariyoanaan Plain. It is Hhetsarro territory, though, so we need to get their permission first.

Come on, no time to waste!

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Nitowikwe

Right, we've got work to be getting on with ourselves!

We'll be ready to handle that timber when you and the chief get back.

Zawpya

With your help, we'll get the railroad operating again. And then you'll have the chance to see our engine in motion─it's poetry, I tell you!