"Backwater"? The cities themselves are still not too impressive. [ Although in a few ways he's reminded of Konoha. Varying architecture, some of it overgrown. No skyscrapers or anything like that. ]

Sure. No losing sight of each other. [ There's no fear in his tone at all; all he truly feels is apprehension. It's the thought of seeing his brother again that occupies his mind, not a concern about anything that might choose to attack them. He tries the front door, needing to use a little extra strength to force it open thanks to a rusted latch. Still... Why does he have the feeling someone or something has been in here more recently than it seems? ] How quiet.