Nightshift 34 - West Hall (Basement)

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The door closed behind them, as soon as they were all inside. A clicking sound could be heard, signifying a locking mechanism had slipped into place, trapping them inside. Not to mention it was a relatively dimly lit hallway. Morbid tapestries of war contrasting the ancient walls with a modern feel.

Archer moved forward, knowing the labyrinth was up ahead, where things got a little difficult last time. Hopefully, they'd reach the goal tonight; he'd be a little pissed if they failed.

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"Fun, you say. What fun is this?"

Brook had had more than his fill of spooky places, and dealing with another was not his idea of fun in the slightest! He turned his head around at the walls, eyes darting to each painting as though he expected the images depicted would snap to life and jump out at them any moment! He'd seen it happen before, and even in a different place it would be no less scary!

Working up something that may have passed as courage, Brook asked, "Wh-what are we looking for down here?"

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It was few moments before Archer answered, since the entrance wasn't that far. After finding the door, he signaled his teammates. "It's over here."

This was the same door they'd entered yesterday, leading to the maze. This time, Archer had come prepared, with markers. It wasn't much, but it was better than nothing.

"Again, on three," Archer said, as he got in place. "One, two, three!"

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"What, is?" Brook again asked only to be forced into budging yet another door. He had to wonder what was so important in this spooky place that needed them down here? Couldn't someone just get it themselves? And if that wasn't the case, then just what was the reason behind the need for more people aboard? Brook hoped he wasn't walking into something terrible.

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Callisto stopped the moment she entered the hall, glancing back over her shoulder. Then, with a faint smirk, she continued on inside. If Qui-Gon really wanted to go this way, who was she to stop him?

Thing was, this hallway looked very similar to the one they'd used to reach the room with the armor. The chances of there being an exit along this path were slim, and it appeared as though they might be heading into this game for the long haul.

Her flashlight did pick up a door further ahead, however - one that hadn't been in the hall previous. It was larger than the others. Promising, perhaps.

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Qui-Gon followed Callisto in with a limp, keeping a tight grip on Sanzo. Another hall, looking similar to the one they'd been in earlier before finding the weapon room. If there was another test here, he could only hope it wasn't as draining and physically demanding as the last one...

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Since she was still taking the lead, it looked as though their little group was going to be headed wherever Callisto wanted to go - and Callisto wanted to see what was beyond these doors. She didn't even glance back to Qui-Gon before attempting to open them, and they moved without any difficulty.

"Coming?" she asked with another smirk as she made her way in.