I think they wear the gas masks everywhere. [Frankly the Wastes' whole aesthetic makes his brain itch with all the repressed memories 1930s Italy between World Wars. So, moving on.] Less messed up. The only animals out there are the deer, I think. [Which are weird enough on their own... and she's not wrong. Nico picks at the hem of his shirt, fidgeting as he considers it. He has no idea how to vocalize that the vibe out there is just Weird, so he doesn't try.] Seems too close not to be related. But I don't know what would cause any of it. [He wrinkles his nose.] You haven't seen anything?