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The sounds of awakeners shouting, merchants hawking wares, and the general bustle of base activity signaled Moon's arrival at Rocketer's entrance. Moon dismounted from Mirage and walked beside the exhausted horse, leading him by the reins gently.
At the entrance, Moon was stopped by guards who informed him of the mandatory entrance fee. It wasn't excessive, approximately one thousand dollars, but it was still a barrier designed to filter out those without resources.
Moon didn't complain. He simply paid the fee without argument before being waved through the gate.
'Okay, so Selene told me to look for the Mountain Inn,' Moon recalled as he led Mirage into the base proper.
He walked through the crowded streets, scanning building signs and asking occasional passersby for directions. After several minutes of searching and navigating the somewhat disorganized layout, Moon finally located the inn Selene had specified.
