"It was Her." No lies now, no deceit. Joseph had been there since the beginning, when they had sat together on those sunny beaches - everything innocent and free. August knows the old hoplite, he trusts him more than anyone else who might be alive in this world.

Joseph returns the trust with a steely look in his eyes. "She's dead August."

August turns away from the old man, pain in his face.

"You can't bing her back, not with your whole arsenal of tricks."

August begins to walk, grief overcoming him.

"Don't do this August, leave her here on the hillside. Within the circle you are free."

August walks on. He leaves some tears in the dirt track, but by the time he reaches the tarmac he is filled with determination. The city is out there and he has to save it - for Her sake.

"She's dead August - please think about yourself. You don't need to carry this burden!" A cry comes from far away now.

August does not turn back.

"You could be free!"

August walks back to the road. He thinks on the excursion - was it a waste? No! Now his resolve is strengthened. Those who left for paradise abandoned this world. August would not.

Upon reaching the main road again he turns north to The City. From that direction he hears the howl of a wild animal. The sun is setting and he must rest soon. He spots a roadside shrine in the distance. He could take shelter in there if he beings an offering to the gods or he could camp out on the road. Being on the road brings its own difficulties though - the grey spirits roam this land.

(A) Take shelter off the road - Avoid the machinations of curious spirits
(B) Make an offering to the Gods - You may have slain the old gods but he new ones may still answer your prayers
(C) Camp on the road - The spirits are not all evil

Continue (B)