Swamped

Well. You've got two books. You can probably spare one.

You pull one of the books out and fling it at the guard. Surprisingly, they don't react at all and just take it in the face. Didn't anyone teach them how to try to dodge?

They drop the pike, but that doesn't seem to stop the glow. In desperation, you rush over, grab the pike, and point it at the door.

The guard seems taken aback, and rather than fighting you, they just rush out of the way. You back up towards Carma, if only so you don't get left behind.

Suddenly, you feel strange.

"Where in the hells did you get that much ether?" Carma asks suddenly. "It's interfering with the transport! Get rid of it fast or we could wind up anywhere!"

You're about to comply, but all of a sudden, the guard lunges at you. You raise the pike to block...

...but it's too late. You feel your surroundings melt around you.

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You're now Marshall. You just woke up after a well-needed night of rest.

You've had a lot to think about lately, but for now you're just focused on waking up. You get dressed and head to the food tent for breakfast.

As you eat your morning vegetables, you give some thought as to what you should do today.