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[lingeringhope]

We need to move. Between the energy from the Door and other concerns, we can't stay here - it's far too dangerous. Thanks to your help, we believe it's possible to use the Door to move the city rather than Fear's powers. This should be substantially easier on you.

Going back underground is still unlikely to be safe. Of the planet surfaces that we've identified as safe, there are two remaining. Sorrow mentioned them before, but I will repeat the gist of what he said, for anyone who wasn't here before - or anyone who simply didn't pay attention.

One planet is rich and lush, with enough cover from the plants and trees that we should be able to effectively hide from the Null. It is warmer and more humid than this world, if you wish for a place with a climate more amenable to your bodies. It will also provide trees, animals, and edible plants.

The other is cold and mainly devoid of life. It would also be a change of climate, but a less amenable one, rather than more. It is the first planet the Null attacked, and where we had embassies. There may still be some information there, but I can't guarantee it. In addition, it may hold dangers we aren't aware of.

These are your choices. I apologize for being unable to offer you more, but it's unlikely that any of the locations we've traveled to in the past are safe any longer.

Please make your choice.

Poll #20672 Where shall we go?

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Where shall we move the city to?

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the jungle planet
40 (50.6%)

the frozen planet
39 (49.4%)

Comments

[lingeringhope]

Yes. We have not used the Door to move before, so this will be a learning experience. In addition, moving will probably require quite a bit of energy expended, which the Null may be able to detect. Once we have left a place, it is not wise to return there, certainly not quickly afterward.

[deviledlegs]

[If Sanji's crew had been here, he would have insisted they head out into the frigid unknown immediately. No matter what might go wrong, he'd be confident they could handle it. But they're not here, which means that aside from Law, Sanji has no one he can completely rely on to keep these people alive. Yet, at least.

So he asks one more question.]

Is there a reason we should be worried that we might not be able to return to the jungle? You don't know of any other places that can provide cover if we have to run for it?

[lingeringhope]

We could return to one of the places we have already been, but the Null know that we've been there. There may be other options, but we would need much more time to find them.

[deviledlegs]

[Ah, time. The enemy that no one can defeat.

In that case, this poll is less about choosing a location and more about deciding which priorities are worth the inevitable risks. Sanji is a chef. He'd much rather ensure everyone has food above all, but he can't keep doing that forever. He has his own crew he needs to get back to, feed and protect and look after. If this information has even the slightest chance of speeding things along, they need to get their hands on it. Even if that means...

No. These gods provide provisions, and Sanji will be there. No one is going to starve on his watch. He sighs as he pulls out a dirty cigarette.]

Good to know. Wherever we end up, I'll make it work. Thanks for the heads up.

[lingeringhope]

You are welcome.