Conversation

Illness has cleared with no apparent lingering effects. Weather still incessant cold and rain. Considering breaking camp and heading south, but would arrive in midst of hot season. Too many extremes, no comfort.

Planetary technology appears pre-fusion. Vehicles operate using fossil fuels. Some local concern about obvious climatological impacts, but leadership caste seems in (perhaps deliberate) denial. Not good for locals. Prime directive a pity. Must get offworld.