The air hung still with an encompassing silence in The Colosseum. Invisible forces which the academics never knew existed enveloped everyone as Jamie's screaming faded away.
The Highs in the glass room above could be seen leaving, bringing further ghastly aura to the gathering. However, Vanessa stayed behind. The chiming sound of the bounding glass came next as it disintegrated into nothing, giving everyone a clearer view of the bodies on the pillar.
The green light returned to the bright white, followed by the calm stagger of the pillar. It started to descend itself, the cleaners waiting below to get to work, as usual.
Abby found herself lost. Her eyes were still glued to the spot Levi's neck was slit even as the pillar descended. She couldn't move, she couldn't talk, she couldn't do anything. To her surprise, her arms were still folded.
