[The scratching footsteps did not stop. Another thing dropped in place of the last one. More of them began to crawl out of the deepest shadows; whether they were simply hiding there or there were passages and torn architecture, she couldn't say. At first, five more faded into view, sharp teeth grating.]
[Then another six surged out, clawing through walls. Another dozen, old bracelets around their distended arms clinging against the floor and cages. Skittering and distant clangs still echoed down into the room, promising more.]
[That sure was a lot of teeth and claws. Freya rammed her foot into the face of the one that came up behind her, the rest of the screeching, gibbering creatures encircling the pair.]
Gee, Zee! How nice of you to keep your monsters all in one damn place! [Freya whirled, smacking another aside with a wild sweep of her lance, punching another back with a fire-laced fist. She liked to fight, but two dozen, probably more, was a bit much.]
[...except that not all two dozen were around them. Some broke off, feverishly slinking towards the glowing, organ-and-smoke-filled jars with desperate lurches. She didn't have the time to follow up on that thought, as more teeth gnashed at her.]
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[Then another six surged out, clawing through walls. Another dozen, old bracelets around their distended arms clinging against the floor and cages. Skittering and distant clangs still echoed down into the room, promising more.]
[That sure was a lot of teeth and claws. Freya rammed her foot into the face of the one that came up behind her, the rest of the screeching, gibbering creatures encircling the pair.]
Gee, Zee! How nice of you to keep your monsters all in one damn place! [Freya whirled, smacking another aside with a wild sweep of her lance, punching another back with a fire-laced fist. She liked to fight, but two dozen, probably more, was a bit much.]
[...except that not all two dozen were around them. Some broke off, feverishly slinking towards the glowing, organ-and-smoke-filled jars with desperate lurches. She didn't have the time to follow up on that thought, as more teeth gnashed at her.]