We followed the Captain back around to the main gate. And were admitted without ceremony.
I could not help but think that had we shown up unaccompanied our reception would have been much less friendly.
Inside the city was as silent and eerie as it seemed from outside. Elijah shared this observation with the Captain, who waited until we were back aboard ship to explain. The city for the most part is empty, very few inhabitants.
I saw this for myself when I accompanied the Captain ashore today. The members of our crew helping to unload outnumbered by far those from the port. And in my new capacity I was limited to one of their counterparts. His name is Emil.
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