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While King seemed to be more worried about the pirates and whatever other non-etheric threat that they would certainly find inside, Alice was a bit more worried about the possible ethereal creatures lurking around. Having Echo covering them was certainly comforting though. The moment she felt Ilshar starting to investigate the ether trail, she gently put her hands on his shoulder with a concerned expression before she spoke to the group.

[color=8882be]"I agree with King. Not only regarding scans, but particularly regarding the ether signals. Most etheric creatures, particularly predatory ones, tend to be very sensitive to things observing them. Just having a general idea of where they are and if they are getting close would be enough, lest we risk whatever is in the other end of these ether signals to get as 'curious' about us as we are about them."[/color] Alice said, glancing towards Salvator.

[color=8882be]"Any attempt to investigate should be done very delicately and with great care."[/color] She said, nodding towards Ilshar.

[color=8882be]"The shroud will definitely be of great help. Should we get too close, I can use my own ether together with Salvator to strengthen his shroud."[/color] she completed, closing her eyes for a moment as she began extended her etheric senses beyond visual range in a field around them.

Just as she finished extending her etheric senses, a strange, groaning sound interrupted her, making Alice open her eyes, alert. It was different from the metallic groans that seemed to be common in the Sargasso station due to it's chaotic, old and decaying structure. Alice's trained eyes immediately focused on the other side of the room. Beyond the door and the fleshy tendrils that covered it, a teal light could be seen, it's intensity fluctuating.

With her aim fixed on the door, Alice stood her ground, waiting for whatever it was behind to peek at them, ready to fire at it, should it show necessary.

[color=8882be]"Heads up guys, there's something on the next room."[/color] Alice whispered, drawing the team's attention towards the door.

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