January 18, 2020, 03:46 PM
Past the Steppes was a stony staircase with cascading water flowing down to a stream that settled into a small lake. It was scenic and serene, though his gaze was fixed on the mesa above. He wondered how much more beautiful the view was from up there, predicting "very" to be the answer. Without any further ado, he crossed the stream and began his search for a safe route up.