You left Mrs. Piper a few days ago and have been traveling toward the broken road where the gas station is located—the place where The Soldier’s Brother and Trix were staying.

You recall how you last left them by an old, dead tree adorned with a single decoration: a sword you had taken to The Soldier to learn more about their father. You remember that both of them are dead, trapped in this frozen world and bound to the past.

As you approach the gas station, it appears deserted. A small figure stands outside the station's door, and as you draw nearer, you recognize Trix.

“Hello!” he calls, coming over to you. He doesn’t look like a ghost; he seems very much alive. You decide to hold back on revealing what you’ve learned about him, cautious of the potential impact. Perhaps he already knows the truth.

“How have you been? Have you seen The Soldier’s Brother during your travels?” he asks, a hint of worry in his voice. You shake your head and inquire when he last saw him. “I don’t know,” Trix admits, shivering slightly. “But I’m getting colder out here. I wish I had a scarf.”

Trix is wearing a long winter coat lined with fur, gloves that seem newer than his worn-out, ragged shoes. You tell him you’ll search for something warmer, and his face lights up with excitement. “I would appreciate that very much, child! The Soldier’s Brother mentioned that there might be some new shoes near The Wreck.”

You suggest that Trix head back inside to stay warm by the fire or start one if it’s not already burning. With that, you set off toward The Wreck to search for shoes, thinking to yourself that you might also find a scarf in the old village where you discovered Mrs. Piper’s toys.