Free Bryan!
Sweating more than her weight would normally cause, Torqua manages to finally push back the taint from the boy. He remains unconscious, but his breathing is steady.
The stone, however, is now pulsing angrily, and tenaciously remains connected to the dog who whimpers as the boy is freed. It remains quiet otherwise.[sblock=Options]You may now try to destroy the stone (the second part of the skill challenge), rest, or leave.[/sblock]