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<blockquote data-quote="talien" data-source="post: 4377571" data-attributes="member: 3285"><p><strong>Cold Visitor: Part 10 – Snowstorm</strong></p><p></p><p>The snow was whipped into a vicious frenzy by the wind, turning everything completely white. Kham was barely able to make out Messer in all the snow.</p><p></p><p>“Thanks for coming with me, Kham,” said Messer, his eyes scanning the endless horizon of white. “Why did you volunteer?”</p><p></p><p>“Let’s just say I’m a romantic at heart. I don’t suppose you know how to track?” asked Kham.</p><p></p><p>“Track? I can’t even see the ground in all this snow!” Messer shouted back. “Elise! Elise, are you out here?”</p><p></p><p>A distant blur resolved itself into the figure of a woman. </p><p></p><p>“Elise?” asked Messer again.</p><p></p><p>“I’m here,” she replied. “I ran out after that thing attacked me. It’s out here with us.”</p><p></p><p>“She’s lying!” came Merkin’s voice. The rotund, bearded man stood on the other side of them, a few paces away. “That thing’s not Elise. It’s something else.”</p><p></p><p>“Aren’t either of you cold?” asked Kham. “You’re not dressed for the weather.”</p><p></p><p>“Don’t be a fool,” said Merkin. “We’re wizards. We prepared spells to protect us from the elements.”</p><p></p><p>Messer took a hesitant step towards Elise.</p><p></p><p>“Wait,” Kham whispered to Messer. He handed the sergeant a vial. “This is a healing potion. Give it to Elise.”</p><p></p><p>The blowing snow mostly concealed Messer’s face, but Kham could make out his confused expression. “Why?”</p><p></p><p>Kham whipped out two pistols and fired in each direction.</p><p></p><p>Merkin spun and collapsed, a red hole in his forehead. Elise shrieked and fell backwards, clutching her shoulder.</p><p></p><p>“Are you mad?” She pointed at Kham. “<span style="font-family: 'Impact'">Incendiares globus!</span>” </p><p></p><p>Kham dove to the side as a ball of superheated steam billowed around him. The snowed immediately doused the flames, leaving trails of steam pirouetting up from the blasted ground. </p><p></p><p>“Okay, okay, so that was a harsh way to test if you’re you,” said Kham, dusting himself off. Despite her magical retaliation, he was relatively unharmed. He looked over at Merkin, who lay dead. “I guessed wrong.”</p><p></p><p>“He was only trying to help,” said Messer. He handed Elise the potion. “Here, drink this.”</p><p></p><p>Elise reached out to take the potion, only to spew tentacles from her sleeve. The tentacles enveloped Messer’s face.</p><p></p><p>“No!” shouted Kham. He reached for two more pistols.</p><p></p><p>Snow started to fill the hole left by the ball of flames. The thing that was once Elise was partially concealed by the precipitation. Yellow tentacles sprouted from behind her, billowing like fins in a strong current.</p><p></p><p>“You are the key, Kham,” she said. There was a crunch, and Messer’s body was tossed in front of Kham, twisted into an unnatural angle. “We will not forget you.”</p><p></p><p>Then she retreated into the storm.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="talien, post: 4377571, member: 3285"] [b]Cold Visitor: Part 10 – Snowstorm[/b] The snow was whipped into a vicious frenzy by the wind, turning everything completely white. Kham was barely able to make out Messer in all the snow. “Thanks for coming with me, Kham,” said Messer, his eyes scanning the endless horizon of white. “Why did you volunteer?” “Let’s just say I’m a romantic at heart. I don’t suppose you know how to track?” asked Kham. “Track? I can’t even see the ground in all this snow!” Messer shouted back. “Elise! Elise, are you out here?” A distant blur resolved itself into the figure of a woman. “Elise?” asked Messer again. “I’m here,” she replied. “I ran out after that thing attacked me. It’s out here with us.” “She’s lying!” came Merkin’s voice. The rotund, bearded man stood on the other side of them, a few paces away. “That thing’s not Elise. It’s something else.” “Aren’t either of you cold?” asked Kham. “You’re not dressed for the weather.” “Don’t be a fool,” said Merkin. “We’re wizards. We prepared spells to protect us from the elements.” Messer took a hesitant step towards Elise. “Wait,” Kham whispered to Messer. He handed the sergeant a vial. “This is a healing potion. Give it to Elise.” The blowing snow mostly concealed Messer’s face, but Kham could make out his confused expression. “Why?” Kham whipped out two pistols and fired in each direction. Merkin spun and collapsed, a red hole in his forehead. Elise shrieked and fell backwards, clutching her shoulder. “Are you mad?” She pointed at Kham. “[FONT="Impact"]Incendiares globus![/FONT]” Kham dove to the side as a ball of superheated steam billowed around him. The snowed immediately doused the flames, leaving trails of steam pirouetting up from the blasted ground. “Okay, okay, so that was a harsh way to test if you’re you,” said Kham, dusting himself off. Despite her magical retaliation, he was relatively unharmed. He looked over at Merkin, who lay dead. “I guessed wrong.” “He was only trying to help,” said Messer. He handed Elise the potion. “Here, drink this.” Elise reached out to take the potion, only to spew tentacles from her sleeve. The tentacles enveloped Messer’s face. “No!” shouted Kham. He reached for two more pistols. Snow started to fill the hole left by the ball of flames. The thing that was once Elise was partially concealed by the precipitation. Yellow tentacles sprouted from behind her, billowing like fins in a strong current. “You are the key, Kham,” she said. There was a crunch, and Messer’s body was tossed in front of Kham, twisted into an unnatural angle. “We will not forget you.” Then she retreated into the storm. [/QUOTE]
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