[while no one would argue that Tek deserves a good scare, Robin wouldn't dare even joke about something like that. he slides into the room a moment after Tek, pushing it closed again. for the brief moment he can see, Tek may notice there aren't any handles or knobs to open the door from this side, but hopefully Robin has a plan for that. as the door seals, the narrow corridor plunges into complete darkness.
but not for too long. a red light comes on--Robin's glowing amulet--and the thin striations in the dark stone walls begin to glow enough to see by. this does not look like a natural cave tunnel, but whoever created it did not spend much time evening out the walls.]
Okay... [this light really brings out the red in the demigod's eyes as he holds his trinket up towards the passage in front of them.] Almost there.
[it's a tight squeeze, but Robin takes the lead and brings them to a final chamber. even in the dim light, Tek can immediately identify where he is. the cave walls are different, but he's been in this room a dozen times already.
it's Robin's. it follows the same pattern with which he always sets up his rooms: a desk, stacks of books, a music player, storage shelves, and a bed. it's almost surprising that this room doesn't have a second door leading to a blood-stained bathroom.
Robin himself sets the pendant down on his desk and says an incantation--a little bit of the Gods' Language, asking the sun to stretch its light down into its roots. above their heads, a dozen hanging crystals slowly begin to give off a light of their own, brightening until the room is lit enough to make out details.
like all the pillows piled up on the bed, for example, or the ring of dried blood that runs along the edge of the room, partly concealed with furs and woven blankets all over the floor. the crystals hanging above them provide heat as well as light, so the chill of this secret room is not a long-lasting one.]
Well... This is it.
[and, as if this whole thing has been a weight carried on his shoulders, he slumps back into his desk with a sudden look of exhaustion. Tek can feel Robin's energy wash over the room in a familiar wave, so it must be safe for him to do the same.]
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but not for too long. a red light comes on--Robin's glowing amulet--and the thin striations in the dark stone walls begin to glow enough to see by. this does not look like a natural cave tunnel, but whoever created it did not spend much time evening out the walls.]
Okay... [this light really brings out the red in the demigod's eyes as he holds his trinket up towards the passage in front of them.] Almost there.
[it's a tight squeeze, but Robin takes the lead and brings them to a final chamber. even in the dim light, Tek can immediately identify where he is. the cave walls are different, but he's been in this room a dozen times already.
it's Robin's. it follows the same pattern with which he always sets up his rooms: a desk, stacks of books, a music player, storage shelves, and a bed. it's almost surprising that this room doesn't have a second door leading to a blood-stained bathroom.
Robin himself sets the pendant down on his desk and says an incantation--a little bit of the Gods' Language, asking the sun to stretch its light down into its roots. above their heads, a dozen hanging crystals slowly begin to give off a light of their own, brightening until the room is lit enough to make out details.
like all the pillows piled up on the bed, for example, or the ring of dried blood that runs along the edge of the room, partly concealed with furs and woven blankets all over the floor. the crystals hanging above them provide heat as well as light, so the chill of this secret room is not a long-lasting one.]
Well... This is it.
[and, as if this whole thing has been a weight carried on his shoulders, he slumps back into his desk with a sudden look of exhaustion. Tek can feel Robin's energy wash over the room in a familiar wave, so it must be safe for him to do the same.]