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))"No," Varla insisted. "You stay here until your mind clears."
"Oh," Krys shrugged at the suggestion. "Okay."
"Besides, I think they've got a handle on it," Teri added, pointing down into the pit.
Presto and Varla turned to watch. "You guys need anything?" Presto shouted, his hand poised over his hat, ready to pull out whatever was requested.
They were so engrossed by the battle, as they offered help and encouragement to those fighting the umber hulk, that no one remaining outside the pit happened to notice when Kryschenn, still trying to get her bearings, began to wander away down the tunnel.