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Ythri watched in stunned silence as the building adjoining the plaza moved, revealing a stairway down into what she could only assume was some sort of shelter. If that was their evacuation plan, she had to admit that it was one that ought to be more than adequate.
When she was able to speak again, she turned back to Ibizia. "I'll be happy to help with the search, to make sure that everyone is safely evacuated." It seemed to her that her talents would be of better use in that portion of the process, despite her overwhelming curiosity regarding the newly-revealed stairway. Of course, she thought, if all went according to plan, she would eventually be able to satisfy that curiosity, since she too would be on her way down the stairs once the search operation was finished.
She waited to see if Ibizia had any particular instructions. If she did, Ythri would follow them; if not, the half-Telera would simply start down the closest street, knocking on the doors and listening for any sign of anyone who needed to be evacuated. All of her senses were at full attention.
Time was wasting. The storm was drawing close. She was as unconcerned as ever for herself, but she had a keen desire to make sure that everyone else on this island was prepared for what was coming.
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