Christy was marvelling at the world around her, her mouth gaping open. When she looked across, in her peripheral vision, she saw Jeffrey slide a gleaming, metallic object out of sight. The action was so smooth and quick, that she presumed she must've imagined it. But it made her realise how isolated she now was. The only person she knew in this world was Jeffrey...and how well did she really know him? They'd been colleagues, drawn to work together towards a common goal - she heard word of his intentions and been fascinated, offering her help - which they had done so quite companionably for several months. But they never talked about anything other than work. 

[i]"Christy, I think it'll do us good to go exploring, what do you say? On the other hand though, in a world unpredictable as it is now that'd be very much dangerous. So, since I kinda dragged you along, I'll let you decide what we do. Either way, I'm fine with your decision"[/i]

She could tell he was being considerate and for that, she felt grateful. But it was impossible to ignore the gleam of excitement that shone in his eyes as he spoke. And naturally, being a scientist by trade, she too was curious. Slowly, she nodded. What was the point of travelling all this way without gaining something? Even if the result was merely knowledge. Or perhaps they might stumble across some futuristic technology! Now, that was an intriguing and compelling idea. 

"Yes, of course" she said carefully, but letting a small smile creep onto her face "We couldn't possibly leave without checking this era out!"

She took some steps forward, picking her way over lattices of bricks and weeds, with visible caution. Outwardly, she couldn't sense a difference in atmospheric pressure or temperature - maybe a little warmer than the chilly London evening they'd left behind but nothing extreme. She took a deep breath. No toxic gas..or at least none with distinctive odours.

So good, so far, she guessed.