>>5238000>>5237713>>5237444>>5237392>>5237345>>5237330>>5237249>Warn them that the wolf probably has it out for you in specific beforehand>Tell them to do what they wish. They can follow after if they’d like, but you won’t slow to help them.“You should know that the wolf is after our heads, not yours in particular.” You warn her, turning back around. “..You can do what you wish. But we can’t afford to slow down to help you.”
“I–..” Millicent bites her lip and casts her gaze back to the ground. “..Very well. We’ll try our best. I’ll.. be seeing you.”
You break from the group with the berserker, leaving the gaslit light of their assemblage of lanterns behind–now, only the swaying of your own lantern affords you a view of the path ahead. You manage to duck through several corners and past the strange sound of scampering and clattering all around you, presumably the wolfman moving out of your sight–however, without such a large group, you come by the end of the corner with ease.
The light here is a welcome relief from the dark hall, but the air is all but sucked from your lungs at the sight of what waits for you at the end.
Noelle hangs limply from Ava’s arms, both stained deep with blood. “Is she–” You begin, but the dhampir shakes her head.
“..She’s only hurt. I don’t quite understand how dolls work, she’s lost a significant amount of blood.” Ava lowers her head. “..This is my failure. I could only drive Morne off. My apologies.”
>Pause here in the crossroads to look after the doll.>Press forward through the spear laden path. You should try to get to the next area right away.>Attempt to retreat back to the shrine. You'll find a momentary safe haven there.>Go back through the dark hall where Morne waits. You won't be able to rest easy until he's taken care of.>Write-In. 