I suspect a barrier would have precluded its own challenges. [Notably, the aether or technology to power it... so far she's seen a definitive lack of either.]
Perhaps once the fog clears we'll be able to see what lies beyond the city limits. For now, I think you're right. We may be better served by trying to solve the mysteries that lie within the city instead.
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[ It’s strange and magical. The First is something, so that’s fair enough. ]
A barrier could have erected instead of this. [ A sigh. ] We’re left to our own devices for now.
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Perhaps once the fog clears we'll be able to see what lies beyond the city limits. For now, I think you're right. We may be better served by trying to solve the mysteries that lie within the city instead.
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[ He isn't sure when it'll clear despite how it's most likely tomorrow HAHA. But he looks back to the walled city before takes steps to return. ]
Have you had any solved? [ He might as well fish for info, too. ] So far the children have been useful sometimes, useless other times.
[ But his tone doesn't make it sound like he hates them. ]