>>5816937Sumika finishes the clitter-clatter of keyboard typing. “The truck doors were opened during cleanup the evening of the first patrol, twice. Once at 20:07 with the truck going in, once at 21:18 to let the truck out. If it was able to get in, it would have been seen by the drivers getting out... though there is the walkway for maintenance personnel. It's close to the ceiling. The outside door is locked from the outside and kept under a strict watch, but the door to the stormdrain is locked from the bay's side. It wouldn't have been spotted if it was up there.” Her voice quickens. “Check it immediately.”
Kiikoinen hurried over the ladder, and have it a jolt. The metal did not rattle much at all, and he had you go up first so he could instruct you how to make as little noise going up it.
It has dawned upon you that you are sneaking into the lair of a troll. If your hunch is correct, then this creature is cornered. It has no chance of escape, and nowhere to run. It will fight like mad.
The maintenance door is slightly open. Held ajar by a shabby boot.
Kiikoinen takes the lead. You draw your axe.
