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With only three people in the giant hall, the atmosphere seemed oppressive. Or maybe it was just the prospect of death hanging over them all.
"G-g-g-golly," said Valier the Grey. "It sure is spoooooky in here."
"Isn't it?" said Bifur jollily.
"I have a terrible feeling something's going to go wrong," said Runi shuddering.
"Isn't it great?" said Bifur.
"I'm going to vote for Runi," said Valier.
"In that case, so will I!" Bifur cried jumping up and capering about.
"Er," said the wizard. "Wait, um, can I retract my vote, just this once?"
"Not hardly!" howled Bifur.
"I knew it," muttered Runi.
"Wheeeeee!" squealed Bifur, jumping on Runi and divesting him of internal organs. Then he turned to Valier.
"Well my dear wizard-type chappess," he said. "It looks like it's you and I."
Valier gulped, and brought her staff to bear...
...tbc...
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But all the while I sit and think of times there were before
I listen for returning feet and voices at the door
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