Round 133 Transcript

Merrin struggles to her feet, her head throbbing with pain. She looks at Varikka's prone form, then at the creature's maw, still open and menacing. The ground beneath her shakes as the tentacles lashed out again, pulling Varikka further into the creature's grasp.

"Varikka! No!" I cry out in horror as the creature's tentacles wrap around her. I stumble forward, my head spinning, trying to reach my mace. But it's too far away. I can't let that thing take her. I won't. Gritting my teeth against the pain in my skull, I lunge for Varikka, grabbing onto one of the tentacles and yanking with all my strength. It's slimy and hard to hold onto, but I don't let go. "Varikka, can you hear me?" I shout, hoping she's still conscious. "I'm going to pull you out!"

But the creature is stronger than I am. It tugs Varikka even further into its grasp as I struggle against the tentacle. I can see the terror in her eyes, her mouth open in a silent scream. I know I have to do something fast, or we're both going to end up as this thing's dinner. But what? My mace is too far away and my head is pounding so hard I can barely think straight. "Varikka!" I call again, desperation rising in my voice. "Don't give up! I'm coming for you!"

I just hope I'm not too late.