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[kilimanjaro]

Why have we not returned to Exsilium? The danger is over, isn't it?

[Kili looks frustrated and tired. He's not used to being cooped up indoors like this, and no one can really blame a dwarf for not understanding radiation. and nuclear bombs.]

This place wasn't meant for living on. We can't even go outdoors! It doesn't feel like we're living anymore, merely... surviving.

And Kang, forgive me, but it seems it will be a while longer before I can continue with the blade my uncle forged you.

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[kilimanjaro]

[Kili frowns, confused.]

How is such a thing possible?

[He's been told it's not magic, but it's becoming more and more difficult to think otherwise.]

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[needsteaplz]

I'm not a scientist in away, but I'll do my best to explain. Basically, the materials inside the bombs released a kind of poison that the everything down there has now absorbed. It can basically break down the insides of living things, eventually leading to a slow and painful death. It does break down, but it would take several lifetimes for it to be safe for any living creature.

[A lot of scientists would probably be rolling in their graves by now.]

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[kilimanjaro]

[It's still confusing for Kili, but he tries to follow as best he can.]

I think I understand. But does that mean we're stuck here for the next few centuries?

[Now he really wants to go home. No way is he living out most his life on the moon.]

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[needsteaplz]

Hmm...no, not quite. It just simply means we can't go back to where it stands. I'm sure the Initiative wants to be back on earth as well. It's just a matter of finding the right location to accommodate us all.

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[kilimanjaro]

[He frowns slightly.] I thought Exsilium was the only safe place left. Isn't that what they told us?

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[needsteaplz]

Hmm...That's right. Hopefully, while we've been up here they've been trying to find someplace else. I don't think we could keep living like this

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[kilimanjaro]

[Kili sighs and shakes his head.] I have to agree with you. This place isn't fit for habitation.