- >You decide that maybe asking around would yield some good answers.
- >You head back the way you came and run into the same changeling that turned into you.
- >You don't know exactly how you know this, it just feels... familiar.
- “I have a question. Can you turn into something that can speak?”
- >The creature changed into a violet unicorn, obviously female.
- >“What is it that you wish to ask, stranger?”
- >The tone didn't match the appearance.
- “That hallway up ahead on the left... where does it lead?”
- >The being became deathly quiet.
- >Something horrible was down there.
- >And that just made you more curious.
- >However, Chrysalis would come looking for you if you didn't head to work right now.
- >You'd have to investigate yourself later.
- >You looked at your watch, deciding it was useless, and headed back to the dead end.
- >You stretched and grabbed a pickaxe.
- >You brought the item back and swung down, chipping off the stone.
- >After checking your watch, you found it at least kept time for you.
- >About 8 Earth hours had passed.
- >You were still hungry.
- >However, you were in luck.
- >You found a mole.
- >With a quick strike the head was severed by the Pickaxe and you....
- >Stared at it.
- >You had no idea how to skin a fucking mole.
- >You curse at the failed idea.
- >”Having some trouble are we?”
- >It was Cheeselegs.
- >Yes, she wouldn't let you call her that out loud, but you could call her that in your own head.
- “You could say that.”
- >”Allow me.”
- >The mammal's skin was cleanly removed as if by magic and then the corpse was engulfed in a green flame, cooking it.
- >It landed in your hands and your started to devour it before stopping to mind your manners.
- “Thanks.”
- >After that you devoured the whole thing.
- >It was gamey, but hey it was food.
- >You weren't complaining.
- >”That's enough for today.”
- >She observed your work and her eyes went a bit wide.
- >”Are you aware of how far you dug?”
- “Not really.”
- >You answer.
- >From the look on her face it must have been somewhat impressive at least.
- >”You've done your part for today. Head on back to where we had you earlier. You'll be staying there”
- >You nod and get up, stretching again before heading back.
- >But you stop at the same pathway as before.
- >Nobody's looking.
- >Here goes nothing.
- >You creep down the passage and eventually hear water dripping.
- >Then you see a green glow at the far end of the tunnel.
- >Uncertain, you begin to panic and stop in place.
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AiE: Welcome To the Swarm [Part 4]
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