They began to excavate snow, carefully.
Marcus raised his hand. "I can melt it…" He offered, but didn't do it.
"No thanks." Lumi replied. It would probably work, but he didn't want any accidents.
As they dug, they revealed industrial metal beneath. They found a heavy hatch with electronic locks, clearly manufactured without magic. It was distinctly foreign, featuring smooth alloys and blinking displays.
"Definitely from Entei." Susie stated, examining the locking mechanism. "Hmm, what kind of system is this?"
"Can you open it?" Lumi asked.
"Give me a few minutes." Susie said, producing specialized tools from her pack. "I'm learning new things on the spot. I'm working entirely from theory! However, I should manage. Just give me some time…"
While she worked, Lumi considered their situation.
