Despite the pair taking a little longer than intended to gather supplies and leave the larger city, Nicias thought they would still make good time. That was until they noticed the large storm brewing behind them. It would have been fine if it was one of the random thunderstorms that would occasionally rampage across the desert. Unfortunately they wouldn't be able to enjoy the rain as it had the look of a giant sandstorm building in size and strength as it approached them. He strained to hear Reina as the noise of the winds picked up so he steered his mount as close as the beast would allow.
"I've seen worse...." He paused as he looked back.
"But I was also equipped to handle worse. You thinking there might be a cave ahead?" He pointed ahead of them.
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