Round 280 Transcript

As I catch Hera, her limp body feels heavy against mine. The fluid continues to churn around us, its pulsating light growing brighter with each passing moment. The warmth spreading through my limbs has given way to a burning sensation, as if the copper-infused liquid is coursing through my veins. The entity's humming grows louder, more insistent, and I can feel its power surging through the fluid in great waves. Consequence: As the light reaches its peak, it illuminates a small, glowing node on Hera's chest. The node pulsates with an otherworldly energy, and I can feel its power resonating within her. New detail: The node begins to glow brighter, casting an eerie light on the surrounding fluid. Immediate pressure: I must decide whether to attempt to remove the node from Hera's chest or let it continue to pulse with energy. The fluid's surface begins to churn faster, threatening to drag us under. The appendages on the walls seem to be closing in around us, their cold tips brushing against our skin like an unseen force.