After a day's long journey, Stork and Dove arrived at the outskirts of Terra Atmosia. Cyclonian Warships were seen patrolling the skies of the Terra that was once the capital of Free Atmos. 

Dove: This...this is Atmosia? 

Stork: In the final days of the war between the Sky Knights and the Cyclonians, what remained of the Sky Knights gathered in Terra Atmosia for what they knew was a final stand. The Cyclonians unleashed the full might of their army and the Sky Knights were quickly wiped out. The entire Sky Council was publicly executed that day. Since then, the Cyclonian Empire has occupied Terra Atmosia. 

As Stork said this, Dove was saddened by this. For the longest time, Terra Atmosia was the center of the Sky Knight cause. Soon enough, Stork and Dove entered Terra Atmosia disguised as drifters. As they walked the streets of Terra Atmosia, they were greeted by the sight of Talons patrolling the streets of the Terra. Dove was horrified to see the people of Terra Atmosia living in fear. There was no joy to be seen. It was as if Terra Atmosia had robbed every ounce of joy and happiness from the people of Terra Atmosia. Stork showed no visible reaction to all of this. Soon enough, Stork and Dove entered the slums of Terra Atmosia. 

Stork: My contact shouldn't be too far. Stay close to me. 

Dove followed Stork as they made their way to a run down building in the slums.

Dove: Who are we meeting?

Stork: An information broker named Tommy Two Fingers. He's got all seven fingers and ten toes in every shady business in Atmosia. He's been my contact ever since Atmosia fell. He's been helping me smuggle people out of Terra Atmosia. There's...there's not much safe havens left in Atmos. But there are a few. That's where I'm sending you. 

Dove: But Stork, I....

Stork: You don't want anything to do with this fight, Dove. It's my fault that you were dragged into this. This is the least I can do. 

As Stork said this, a sharped dressed lanky man approached them. He had two fingers on his left hand.

Tommy Two Fingers: Stork as I live an breathe!

Stork: Tommy. 

Tommy Two Fingers: And who's your friend? 

Stork: Her name's not important. I...I need to book her a safe passage to one of your safehouses. 

As Stork left out Dove's name, the information broker glanced over to Dove. Tommy then turns his attention back to Stork. 

Tommy Two Fingers: That's....going to be a problem. In case you haven't noticed, Cyclonian patrols have increased. More and more Talons are starting to pop up in the slums. One of my guys got nabbed by a Talon patrol and was executed for "criminal activity". Now my brides to the local governor is keeping the heat off of me, but I'm not quite sure how long that'll last. 

Stork: Why are there more Talons here? 

Tommy Two Fingers: Heard it through the grapevine that a Sky Knight took out some Talons on Terra Gale. Rumor has it that a...Storm Hawk is to blame. 

As Stork said this, he fell silent. Dove tried her best not to show any reaction as to not reveal her identity. 

Stork: How much?

Tommy Two Fingers: I think you're not quite grasping the situation here, Stork. I've got enough on my plate as it is. My operation is on thin ice with all these Talons up and around. And when that ice breaks....well I doubt I need to tell you what's next.

Stork: Whatever you're price is, I'll pay it. You know I always come through. 

Tommy Two Fingers: That you do, Stork. That you do. But you've got to understand the position I'm in. If I try smuggling your friend out of Atmosia and she get's caught, it'll lead straight to me and I'd rather not face a firing squad. Hell I shouldn't even be talking to you, let alone continue our little arrangement. 

Stork: I pay you in exchange for your help in getting people to safety. 

At this point, Stork was determined to see Dove smuggled to one of Tommy Two Fingers's safehouses. Stork then hands Tommy a bag of gold coins. Tommy looks inside the bag and smiles. 

Stork: That's double the usual fee. I want her safely smuggled out of Terra Atmosia. I've never asked you for anything more than what we agreed upon. I'm asking you that you hold your end of the deal. 

As Stork said this, Tommy Two Fingers took a moment to think on Stork's words. After a moment, Tommy Two Fingers chuckles. 

Tommy Two Fingers: Alright. I'll smuggle your friend out of Atmosia. Now I'm gonna need a little more time than usual to make all the preparations. Your friend can crash at my place until then.

Stork: Thank you. 

With that, Tommy Two Fingers walks away. Stork then turns to Dove. 

Stork: I'll stay by your side until Tommy's contacts comes. You'll be safe, Dove. I promise. 

Dove was unsure how to feel about this. Running away like this didn't seem right to her. Despite this, she respected Stork's wishes. As Stork and Dove entered Tommy's home, Tommy makes a call in private. 

Tommy Two Fingers: Hey. It's Tommy. I've got something you might be interested in....

With that, Tommy Two Fingers began laying the groundwork for betrayal. In that moment, Stork and Dove found themselves in the heart of the lion's den.