[ Abel is slipping from the shimmering portal behind Dokja and giving a little stumble, soft noise of surprise leaving his lips - and then a sheepish chuckle as he rubs into his hair. um, haha. ]

Th-that always trips me up, you know? These are quite useful but very disorienting...

[ ...but they made it, and in one piece to boot!! who would've thunk it possible? incredible!! is this a first for them? trying to do something and hitting even Phase One without some kind of antics getting in the way? amazing... a round of applause, folks, for our intrepid heroes.....

anyway, Abel's adjusting the bag over his shoulder before giving Dokja's arm a light tap to stir him from his reverie. ]

This is one of my favorite places to get away from it all... do you remember how nice it was after the cavern? A literal breath of fresh air after-- everything, mm.

[ he's gesturing for the clearing beyond the outskirts of trees where wildflowers bloom in almost picturesque perfection; the valley truly is something special. it is peaceful, quiet... untouched and unmarred by man in a way little else in Horos could be. ]