The book of Deacon: book 02 - the Great Convergence
“We need to go now!" Ivy said, fear quickly moving in to take the place of anger.
"I need to keep the fire under control. Help Ether," Myranda managed, sweat running from her temple at the rising heat and massive effort.
"Why? She likes fire! Now that the teacher is gone we can go!" Ivy urged.
"With that thing . . . in her chest . . . no telling what will happen. Can't afford . . . to lose her . . . for any amount . . . of time," Myranda struggled. The flames were slowly creeping forward, and th...e supports were beginning to split.
She redoubled her efforts.
Ivy rushed to the motionless Ether. She tugged and pulled at the extractor, but the hands that had tried so hard to pull it free were now locking it in place. Looking at the rapidly failing supports, panic made her decision for her. She bent low and pulled the stone form forward onto her shoulders. One arm was hooked behind its legs, the other over its neck and still clutching the ever-present club. The weight was enormous. Straining desperately, her fear fueled muscles hefted the shape shifter from the ground.MoreLess
"I need to keep the fire under control. Help Ether," Myranda managed, sweat running from her temple at the rising heat and massive effort.
"Why? She likes fire! Now that the teacher is gone we can go!" Ivy urged.
"With that thing . . . in her chest . . . no telling what will happen. Can't afford . . . to lose her . . . for any amount . . . of time," Myranda struggled. The flames were slowly creeping forward, and th...e supports were beginning to split.
She redoubled her efforts.
Ivy rushed to the motionless Ether. She tugged and pulled at the extractor, but the hands that had tried so hard to pull it free were now locking it in place. Looking at the rapidly failing supports, panic made her decision for her. She bent low and pulled the stone form forward onto her shoulders. One arm was hooked behind its legs, the other over its neck and still clutching the ever-present club. The weight was enormous. Straining desperately, her fear fueled muscles hefted the shape shifter from the ground.MoreLess
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