"Nina—finally! We got through to you." Odian's voice was tight with urgency. "Where are you? Are you hurt?"
By the time the battle ended on Nina's side, theirs had nearly concluded as well.
Ino had been slain by Odian—but Mei and Gin had seized the chance to escape.
The moment it was over, he had tried contacting her again.
"I'm fine," Nina replied, glancing at the system map. "I'm… somewhere to your southwest. Pretty far away. I don't know the exact location."
The system only marked terrain, not names—and in this world, most places had none.
"Stay where you are," Odian said immediately. "We'll come find you. Just find somewhere safe and hide."
"Alright," Nina said. "I'll keep track of your position and guide you."
"Mm. Take care of yourself," he added softly.
Kith and the others crowded in beside him, speaking toward the locator with anxious warmth.
"Nina, don't be afraid—we'll be there soon."
"Okay. I'll wait for you," she replied.
