[Once Samus realized with a little more concentration she could traverse and explore other Horizons, well, what was an intrepid explorer expected to do?
The divided cities are claustrophobic in both directions, buildings so tightly compacted together it's as if they had no choice but to build up and up. The verticality she's used to... the crowds, not so much. So she's eager to seek sanctuary in the rocky crevasse and caves. Upon seeing Rio she does raise her arm cannon but stands her ground, keeps her distance, still and calm. It's quickly apparent this creature means no harm. Samus, still with some reserved caution, carefully closes the distance. She gets down on one knee and when it seems safe gives Rio the attention she was clearly wanting.
She will definitely make a note of this place to come back later, whoever it belonged to. ]
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The divided cities are claustrophobic in both directions, buildings so tightly compacted together it's as if they had no choice but to build up and up. The verticality she's used to... the crowds, not so much. So she's eager to seek sanctuary in the rocky crevasse and caves. Upon seeing Rio she does raise her arm cannon but stands her ground, keeps her distance, still and calm. It's quickly apparent this creature means no harm. Samus, still with some reserved caution, carefully closes the distance. She gets down on one knee and when it seems safe gives Rio the attention she was clearly wanting.
She will definitely make a note of this place to come back later, whoever it belonged to. ]