Clock Tower Perimeter -- Kirei Kotomine

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PANDOR. Exploration commenced. Kirei Kirei approaches the Clock Tower from the nearby station in the Auri ward. PANDOR. As Kirei approaches the clock tower, he is approached by a guard in a golden cloak. The guard informs him that the ruins surrounding the clock tower are off-limits. He is friendly enough, however, adding that he understands you are new here, and may not be familiar with the rules yet. Kirei Kirei asks why. PANDOR. With a smile, the guard informs Kirei that the ruins are somewhat unstable, and that they would not want to have anyone becoming injured by something falling or shifting. Kirei “I’m perfectly fine with taking that risk. I’m an experienced traveler, and I’ve traversed many ruins in the past. Such a thing would be no issue with me.” As Kirei speaks, he tries to look past the guard. What can he see of the Clock Tower? PANDOR. The guard sighs and shrugs.

"Sorry, no exceptions."

As you look over the guard's shoulder, you just see what look like simple overgrown marble ruins around the base of the clock tower. The clock tower, at least on the side facing you, bears a carving of a ethereal looking woman, with cascading hair and a veil over her face. Kirei Are there any doors or windows? “Did someone get injured previously?” PANDOR. There are no visible doors or windows, just the large carving that stretches upwards towards the face of the clock.

The guard leans on his pike, looking a little somber.

"Unfortunately, there have been some severe injuries in the area." Kirei “Is that so? I’m sorry to hear that. I hope it’s not a problem too frequently.” Kirei turns his attention back to the guard. How armed is he? PANDOR. The guard sighs, rubbing the back of his neck.

"It's been fine since this became a restricted area, but... that's why there are no exceptions. Sorry."

The guard is holding a rather interesting looking pike. The shaft and tip are made of pristine metal, with warm lights glowing from carvings in the metal in the tip. You can't see much of what is beneath the cloak, but there is something glowing beneath it as well. Kirei “No, I understand. It is unfortunate, but to keep the people safe, I understand. However...if it only recently became restricted, were people once allowed in?” What can he make of the ruins? PANDOR. The guard scratches his chin.

"Yeah, at one point. But... once a few people got hurt it got blocked off. Around the clock surveillance. Er--- no pun intended!!"

He chuckles a little bit. As you look over his shoulder at the ruins, you can see crumbled pillars and a marble foundation, all covered in crawling ivy and various forms of vegetation. They do look rather unstable. Kirei Kirei chuckles in reply, if not only to humor the guard. “Do you remember when exactly it was blocked off?” How tall is the Clock Tower, about? PANDOR. The guard laughs again, though it is a little less jovial.

"Honestly your guess is as good as mine. It's hard to keep track of time when it... isn't really moving at all." The clock tower is, in a word, massive. From what you can tell, it appears to be somewhere in the realm of 40 meters. Kirei “Speaking of that...You wouldn’t think those two things are related, would you? A clock tower and time stopping.” Might as well pose the question. Is there anything notable about the woman on the face of the clock tower? PANDOR. The guard doesn't seem to be accustomed to being asked so many questions about the tower. He is starting to regard you with a bit of suspicion.

"I... am just a simple guard, newcomer. I know little about the reason things happened, just that they did. It could be linked, but it could not be."

Looking back at the carving of the woman, she does seem to possess an almost unearthly beauty. Her expression seems slightly worried beneath the veil she wears, lined with cogs on the hem. At the base, you can see four letters carved, but not in any language you recognize. Kirei Kirei nods. “My apologies. Thank you for humoring me for so long. I did not mean to disturb your work. Have a good day, sir. I won’t trouble you any longer.” Kirei would like to do this same type of thing at each ward’s ‘entrance’ to the clock tower, except for asking his last two questions. He wants to see what each side’s face looks like, the ruins, and how the guards are armed. Is that alright? PANDOR. The guard nods as you disengage, returning to his patrol, though still keeping an eye on you. He mutters something into his Tempo, but you are unable to discern what he says. The rest of the guards to seem to be keeping a very close eye on you as you walk the perimeter of the restricted area.

The next face of the clock has a similar carving, though this one is of a different person. Her hair is tied back in a low bun, and ornaments with floral motifs decorate the crown of her head. She bears a subtle grin -- warm and inviting, though subdued. Kirei Kirei already knows he is being monitored, so he leaves. He'll have to find another way to get the information he seeks. PANDOR. EXPLORATION ENDED.