>>5328203“So Stanley,” Teevor begins as you file inside of what appears to be some kind of <span class="mu-g">ESCAPE POD,</span> “What is it you intend to do now that the <span class="mu-r">LICH’S PHYLACTERIES</span> are all destroyed?”
Sinking into a plush seat near the head of the pod, you shrug. You usually float the idea to your pals so they can come up with three or four choices for you–that way when you pick one it’s almost as if <span class="mu-i">you</span> made ‘em up!
“Yea, not how that works.” Art mutters as he and Syb slump into seats next to each other. “Still can’t believe we’re almost done, though.”
“Let’s not get ahead of ourselves…” Sybil warns as she sneakily squeezes Art’s hand. “There’s no doubt in my mind that <span class="mu-r">THE LICH</span> has a backup plan or two in mind, and infiltrating his <span class="mu-r">FLOATING CITADEL</span> won’t be easy.”
“Yea, well we’ll just backup plan for <span class="mu-i">his</span> backup plans!” Talbot grins as he falls into the seat next to yours! “Plus didn’t that witch say he kinda went silent after giving orders?”
“He did…” Sybil frowns as Lil’ Stanley cautiously descends from Talbot’s shoulder and curls up in his lap. “And that’s what worries me.”
“What worries me is this ‘<span class="mu-i">party</span>’ you mentioned.” Teevor huffs as he shoos Rodhi away from the panel near the escape pod’s entrance. Well it’s not just a <span class="mu-i">party</span>, you counter–it’s also a cover for planning an attack!
“All the same,” The mage scoffs as he taps away at the control pad, “Seems rather frivolous if you ask me. Why bother planning when we’re all going to die anyways?”
Is he <span class="mu-i">always</span> this grim? Besides, you shrug, it’s late already and you spent the whole day fighting morons–no way you’re assaulting that place tonight!
“Strategically speaking, I disagree.” Says Art as the pod begins to vibrate around you, “But on the other hand, I’m <span class="mu-i">bushed</span>.”
See? You’re gonna need to gather your strength, right?
“Not to mention those fools in <span class="mu-g">THE LODGE</span> are celebrating as well…” Sybil growls, no doubt thinking about that creep Curt and his magical misfits. “I hate to say it, but I agree–putting together a united strategy won’t be easily accomplished tonight.”
“Hey, that creep in the sky ain’t going anywhere–let’s just prepare, yea?” Suggests Talbot prompting everyone to look your way. You’ll uh, you’ll think about it, you reply with uncertainty in your voice.
Before anyone can elaborate further, you feel the pod start to move!
>CONTD. 