Eric followed Kat quietly wondering whether or not he was in trouble but deciding to kicked that thought out of his head he said, â€œyeah me too,â€ while taking a seat in the safe zone they had chosen. It wasnâ€™t much to look at, mainly just a shed whoever it was that owned it decided to make into a shelter. The walls were rusted and from the look of things it was probably more of a safety hazard than the storms it defended against.<br/><br/>Rain and wind pounded the sides of the shelter while thunder could be heard as it rattled the building. â€œWho would have thought there would be thunderstorms like this on Blandar? Seems almost like Earth weather to me.â€ He paused and turned to Kat. â€œDo you think they did this on purpose, to make it seem like Earth? I had always wondered about that.â€<br/><br/>Silence engulfed them as the storm made its way over their heads. There was no lightning that Eric could tell but he couldnâ€™t be sure since there were no windows. A click sounded overhead while a males voice rang out, â€œThe storm has passed for a while, you have one hour to get where you need to before the storm hits again. I thank you all for taking precautions.â€ The room went silent for a second before erupting with noise of people gathering their things and going out the exits. â€œShall we?â€ Eric said more than asked getting up himself.<br/><br/>Though it didnâ€™t seem like he was taking things seriously his mind was working in overdrive, going through variables, figuring out what a smart move would be, where they were going to get a place to sleep, etc. A look at Kat told her that he was taking things seriously and that he was thinking about the mission too. There was a beep again but instead of the harsh male voice a pleasant female voice said, â€œThere are many different resorts and hotels along the way to the dining areas down town and the slums. I would beware of strangers on the streets the crime rate in Blandar has risen over the 20 years we have been living on this planet.â€ Her voice hushed, â€œThe authorities donâ€™t want you to know they have been covering it up for years.â€<br/><br/>Rustling and a small fight could be heard then silence then a click again, â€œWeâ€™re sorry for that, everything is fine and we hope you have a wonderful stay at Blandar.â€ Said a charming sounding male voice.<br/><br/>â€œOk, sounds like what we heard about Blandar is true.â€ He said making sure to sound like it was more like a rumor than what they were actually told.  A few people next to them nodded, â€œI heard that terrorists have made threats to the head of the police department and the one who is running this planet, whoever they call him.â€ said an elderly woman keeping her voice down. Eric smiled at her and nodded, â€œSeems so.â€ He said looking to Kat.<br/><br/>â€œIt is all gossip if you ask me.â€ A man in a very expensive looking suit said. â€œI donâ€™t believe a word of it.â€ He huffed off while Eric rolled his eyes at him.<br/><br/>There was a decent looking motel a few doors down from the shelter and Eric pointed to it. â€œYou think that would be alright?â€ He asked looking to Kat for some answer.