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<blockquote data-quote="talien" data-source="post: 4375765" data-attributes="member: 3285"><p><strong>Cold Visitor: Part 9 – Breakdown</strong></p><p></p><p>Everyone reached the mess hall simultaneously. With the door unguarded, it was a simple matter for the returning search party to make it through the barriers. Vlad and Beldin carried Ilmarė into the room.</p><p></p><p>“Where’s the dogs?” was the first thing Silas asked.</p><p></p><p>“Dead,” said Dril. </p><p></p><p>“And Orgun?” asked Jandis.</p><p></p><p>“Dead,” said Dril. “The dogs are dead. Orgun’s dead. Ilmarė’s lucky she’s alive.” Dril drew his two blades. “You’re not telling me everything, wizard. Start talking.”</p><p></p><p>Silas sneered at him. “What are you talking about?”</p><p></p><p>“For one, how long have you been here?”</p><p></p><p>“Months,” said Silas. “It’s hard to tell, with the lack of any real day or night.”</p><p></p><p>“You know something about the creature under the ice, don’t you,” said Dril menacingly.</p><p></p><p>“If you mean to imply that I am somehow not to be trusted,” said Silas, “perhaps I should ask you the same question. Perhaps you didn’t actually defeat the creature after all. Perhaps it’s one of you.”</p><p></p><p>Sergeants Calder and Yussik lined up behind Silas. Some of the soldiers did likewise. </p><p></p><p>“The dogs were our only chance of detecting the thing,” said Silas. “It’s convenient that our only means of uncovering the enemy have been eliminated.”</p><p></p><p>There was a quiet click as Kham raised his pistol and pointed it at Silas’ forehead. “Why don’t you back down Silas.”</p><p></p><p>Silas had a wand out in a flash. He pointed it at Kham’s forehead. “Why don’t you put away your pistol, Altharian.”</p><p></p><p>“Now everyone calm down,” said Vlad. “We don’t want to do anything hasty.”</p><p></p><p>“Let me know when you two are done spraying over your territory” came a faint female voice, “I think I have a solution to our dilemma.”</p><p></p><p>Everyone turned to look at the source. Ilmarė struggled to her feet, pale and drawn. “I can summon a dog. I can’t keep it here for long, but if Silas’ theory is true, it will be able to distinguish who is who.”</p><p></p><p>“It’s a trick,” said Silas. “How do I know I can trust you?”</p><p></p><p>Just then, there was a muffled yelp on the other side of the door leading to the apprentices’ chambers.</p><p></p><p>Kham lowered his pistol. Silas lowered his wand. All eyes focused on the door. </p><p></p><p>“Let me out!” shouted Merkin. “Help me, it’s in here with me!”</p><p></p><p>“Help me!” shouted Elise at the same time. </p><p></p><p>There was the sound of a vigorous scuffle. Then it became deathly quiet. </p><p></p><p>Sergeant Messer stepped forward. “I’m going to go after Elise. If she’s alive, I’ll find her.”</p><p></p><p>“No, you’re not,” said Lieutenant Jandis. “Last I checked, I’m still ranking officer here.”</p><p></p><p>Messer shrugged. “Try to stop me.” He yanked open the door. The biting cold wind shrieked into the room. The creature had torn open one of the outer doors, exposing the hallway to the elements. Messer disappeared into the hallway.</p><p></p><p>“I’m going with him.” Kham holstered his pistols and stepped over to the doorway.</p><p></p><p>“Kham,” said Dril. “You walk out that door and as far as I’m concerned, you’re one of those things. We’ll shoot you on sight.”</p><p></p><p>Kham pulled up the collar of his overcoat. “So shoot me then.” Then he stepped into the whiteness beyond.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="talien, post: 4375765, member: 3285"] [b]Cold Visitor: Part 9 – Breakdown[/b] Everyone reached the mess hall simultaneously. With the door unguarded, it was a simple matter for the returning search party to make it through the barriers. Vlad and Beldin carried Ilmarė into the room. “Where’s the dogs?” was the first thing Silas asked. “Dead,” said Dril. “And Orgun?” asked Jandis. “Dead,” said Dril. “The dogs are dead. Orgun’s dead. Ilmarė’s lucky she’s alive.” Dril drew his two blades. “You’re not telling me everything, wizard. Start talking.” Silas sneered at him. “What are you talking about?” “For one, how long have you been here?” “Months,” said Silas. “It’s hard to tell, with the lack of any real day or night.” “You know something about the creature under the ice, don’t you,” said Dril menacingly. “If you mean to imply that I am somehow not to be trusted,” said Silas, “perhaps I should ask you the same question. Perhaps you didn’t actually defeat the creature after all. Perhaps it’s one of you.” Sergeants Calder and Yussik lined up behind Silas. Some of the soldiers did likewise. “The dogs were our only chance of detecting the thing,” said Silas. “It’s convenient that our only means of uncovering the enemy have been eliminated.” There was a quiet click as Kham raised his pistol and pointed it at Silas’ forehead. “Why don’t you back down Silas.” Silas had a wand out in a flash. He pointed it at Kham’s forehead. “Why don’t you put away your pistol, Altharian.” “Now everyone calm down,” said Vlad. “We don’t want to do anything hasty.” “Let me know when you two are done spraying over your territory” came a faint female voice, “I think I have a solution to our dilemma.” Everyone turned to look at the source. Ilmarė struggled to her feet, pale and drawn. “I can summon a dog. I can’t keep it here for long, but if Silas’ theory is true, it will be able to distinguish who is who.” “It’s a trick,” said Silas. “How do I know I can trust you?” Just then, there was a muffled yelp on the other side of the door leading to the apprentices’ chambers. Kham lowered his pistol. Silas lowered his wand. All eyes focused on the door. “Let me out!” shouted Merkin. “Help me, it’s in here with me!” “Help me!” shouted Elise at the same time. There was the sound of a vigorous scuffle. Then it became deathly quiet. Sergeant Messer stepped forward. “I’m going to go after Elise. If she’s alive, I’ll find her.” “No, you’re not,” said Lieutenant Jandis. “Last I checked, I’m still ranking officer here.” Messer shrugged. “Try to stop me.” He yanked open the door. The biting cold wind shrieked into the room. The creature had torn open one of the outer doors, exposing the hallway to the elements. Messer disappeared into the hallway. “I’m going with him.” Kham holstered his pistols and stepped over to the doorway. “Kham,” said Dril. “You walk out that door and as far as I’m concerned, you’re one of those things. We’ll shoot you on sight.” Kham pulled up the collar of his overcoat. “So shoot me then.” Then he stepped into the whiteness beyond. [/QUOTE]
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