>>6115503A final burst of steamy pressure launches you down the tunnel as if to flip you one last middle finger… but even as you faceplant onto the brick, you allow yourself a moment to catch your runaway breath…
Despite all odds, you <span class="mu-i">did</span> it! Still practically <span class="mu-i">glowing</span> from the battle and your dip in whatever was sloshing around in the construct’s eyes, you flop onto your back and let a manic laugh loose around the tunnel!
“A messy fight, but a victory nonetheless.” Remarks Oti as you feel something clinging to the back of your head, “I’d prefer it to be the last scrap of the day, however.”
“Oh I <span class="mu-i">HOPE</span> not!” Gushes your favorite Spinner as she hops up and down next to you! “Anton, Anton, <span class="mu-i">ANTON</span>, you attract tales like an old ruuppaa attracts tottas!” She dips down to hug you, but thinks better of it when she gets a whiff of your still-soiled clothes. “I <span class="mu-i">KNEW</span> it was a good idea to tag along! I’ll have enough material to last me a few lifetimes at this rate!”
“If you even <span class="mu-i">last</span> a lifetime…” The mage retorts in the usual acidic tone. “This is the worst detour I’ve ever taken, by the way.”
“Ehhh, everyone’s a critic!”
Grabbing the mysterious object clinging to your head, you feel an almost otherworldly power course through your fingers as you run them over it–smooth, but slightly jagged on one side. Still warm, too… and clean, thank god.
No doubt about it, you think as you shove the item into your pockets, it must be a <span class="mu-b">PIECE OF CONSTRUCT EYE</span>...
“Oh good, I was beginning to think you died.” Observes the Chytree as you stumble to your trembling legs, “Is your head alright? In regards to the collision with the construct, that is.”
Yea, you nod as you limp towards your companions with a goofy smile, you hasn’t never felt better!
>CONTD. 