The hatch in the ceiling opened without making even the smallest noise, proving how well cared for everything was.
Soon, the whole group got onto the top level - even Arion who needed a bit of help with the ladder - and could marvel at...
Mostly nothing.
The giant sphere was made out of some transparent material to allow for the effortless observation of any given spot at any given time therefore its insides were empty to prevent any obstruction.
The only furniture - if that even was a proper name to call it - was a very high podium made out of black wood, very similar to Cranberry's baseball bat.
"...brother..."
Shanks's pained whisper slipped through his lips the moment he laid his eyes on the being huddled into a fetal position on the top of the podium.
"...ha..."
Cranberry let out a short sigh.
