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Chapter 17 - The Roar in the Dark

10:39

A *gasp* escapes Rael.

He whirls around, sword up.

And finds Jin standing behind him.

> *"It's okay. They're gone."*

Rael's legs go weak with relief.

> *"God… you scared me,"* he whispers.

Jin gives a tight smile.

> *"I'm sorry."*

He glances down the halls. The shadows lie quiet, unmoving.

Mira gives a breathless laugh.

> *"You're shaking."*

10:45

Rael nods. He takes a deep breath, trying to slow his heart.

> *"I… yeah. Sorry. Just… not a fan of being snuck up on, apparently."*

He glances over at Jin.

> *"You feel it too, right?"*

Jin's jaw tightens slightly, nodding.

> *"There's something… wrong about this place,"* he says softly. *"I can't put my finger on it… but I can feel it the walls. Just out of reach, like… a memory. One I can't quite touch

10:48

His eyes flick to the dark corridors, wary.

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