Vanessa bursts through the door, calm despite the energy buzzing around her. "You have two minutes to pack a bag. Evacuation is now."
I grab my messenger bag, with Grimoire inside. Lisa stands ready beside me, already with a bulging backpack slung over her shoulders.
"Kellan had a 'go bag' ready for me since I moved in with him," she explains sheepishly.
I nod, impressed by Kellan's foresight. My own preparations feel woefully inadequate in comparison. Hastily, I stuff a couple of extra outfits into my bag.
Turning to Vanessa, I gesture towards Aurum's massive form on the bed. "We need a way to carry him. He's not waking up."
Vanessa frowns as she assesses the situation. "We'll figure something out. Maybe a stretcher."
Movement to the east, Selene's voice interrupts, her tone distracted and tense. They're trying to find a way around the wards.
