Round 359 Transcript

As we stand panting, the makeshift dam holding against the rising flood, a faint scratching noise grows louder, its source now clear: a Glowing-eyed creature has found us. The air seems to thicken with malevolent intent as it begins to circle our position, its eyes fixed on Varika's injured hand. The water continues to rise, lapping at our ankles with increasing urgency. We know we can't keep this up for much longer. I glance at Merrin, my expression grim. "We need to find higher ground, now. Can you spot a way out of this passage?"

"[Merrin] I scan the room quickly, my eyes darting over the crumbling stone walls and rising water. My heart races as I spot a narrow ledge running along one side of the chamber, just above the water line.

"There!" I shout, pointing to the ledge. "We can use that to get higher ground!"

I start to move towards the ledge, but as I do, the Glowing-eyed creature lets out an eerie screech and lunges at Varikka's hand. She cries out in pain, stumbling back into the rising water.

"Varikka!" I shout, racing to her side. "Are you alright?"

I glance up at the ledge again, knowing we don't have much time before the water reaches it too. I turn to Varikka, my expression grim but determined.

"We need to move now," I say, helping her to her feet. "Can you make it up there? I'll keep an eye on our friend here."

I gesture to the Glowing-eyed creature, which is still circling us, its eyes fixed on Varikka's hand. I know we can't fight it off forever, but maybe if we can just get to higher ground, we'll have a chance.

"Let's go," I say, my voice low and urgent. "We've got to get out of here before the whole damn place collapses on top of us."

With that, I start to help Varikka towards the ledge, my eyes never leaving the Glowing-eyed creature as it watches our every move.