Moving On Again

The party starts to gather itself together to continue on its way...but with some uncertain glances at the various exits.

"Which tunnel was it?" wonders Pru. She points at the southwest exit. "That one?"

Betham glances at his wrister and opens his mouth to speak.

"That's where we came from," blurts L'Toyei. "That way leads to the main arterial tunnel under New Bousin Road and an access station there. You can get to your destination that way, of course, but it's not the most direct route." He points toward the southeast exit. "On the other hand, that one..."

"...is the way we want to go," interrupts Betham edgily. "It goes to another supply node..."

"...which is also on the New Bousin Road main arterial tunnel," butts in L'Toyei, "and is the junction to your destination, so you'll have to pass through it no matter..."

"Guarded?" asks Lirassa.

"Bet on it," replies Furnfinndorn darkly.

The Ehrlathagi guard starts quietly humming inside his cardboard fortress.

The party quickly check their weapons and gear. As they do so, Bina turns with a huff and strides impatiently toward the southeast tunnel, Atraktu falling behind her.

"Hey, you!" cries Mey'Luskar, hurrying after the priestess. "Wait! You're not g...uh?"

The three women come to an abrupt halt at the tunnel entrance.

Some members of the party react to something they've heard while others glance at them questioningly.

"Stun weapon fire!" reports Ham, nodding toward the southeast tunnel.