The illusion followed along next to them, walking calmly but still keeping up easily with the Once-ler's more frantic movements. "Third door on the right, actually," he offered. "Second hall, third door."

Down the hall, before them, something roared, followed by a scream.

"Dear me. That does sound unpleasant," Loki said. "I shouldn't like to be either of you in a few minutes."

A shadow moved along the wall, just a flicker.