Tipy: If we're all going down, that means you will be alone Zhef.

Anzharf: If we are all going down then he will be coming too.
*pauses* So...Why exactly are we all just standing here? I hate to be forward about this, but you are all in the way, and standing in this stairwell is not the most comfortable thing to do on four legs.

Zhef: *Currently on another emotional wave link then the rest of the group, he wipes away another tear. It seems doubtful that he has heard anything that has been said since the "accident."*

Rebecca: You guys go ahead. I'll try to get Zhef back on his feet... *attempts to comfort the broken-hearted man, trying to figure out of a stern or a more gentle approach was needed*

Tipy: *slowly walks into the passage, looking into in-fro red glass from time to time*

Anzharf: *passes down the stairs.* Tipy, I am wondering what it is you called that weapon of yours? *Continues a small distance down the stairwell and into the level passage located at the bottom.*

Zhef: *sits on a stair as Anzharf passes, his forearms are resting on his knees, and his hands are limp. His head hangs slumped on his chest. He slowly looks up at Rea and into her eyes. His stare seems...off, but it could just be because of his two very different eyes. His eyebrows furrow as he whispers,* You lied...didn't you...
You know this place...don't you...
*a look of confusion and disbelief has plastered itself onto his features. He suddenly lurches forward grabbing his stomach and grimacing in pain.* What did you do to me? What was in that food? *Lurches in pain.*

Rebecca: *gasps as Zhef heaves over, catching him to prevent him from tumbling down the stairs with his weight. The stare is unsettling and pains her heart* I don't know anything. But I do know you're in pain! Hang on. Don't squirm. *reaches in his throat to stimulate gag reflex*

Tipy: I don't think it has a name. *NOTE* Zhef falls. I think it's the air that is making him have pain.

Zhef: *suddenly feeling more of himself at the entrance of a foreign hand into his mouth, begins to protest. However, it is too late because he already feels most of his enchanted meal rushing up his throat. It went down a lot easier than it came up, and Zhef suddenly felt very faint.* Rea...I didn't know you had a twin.... *Passes out.*

Anzharf: *walks back up the stairs and wrinkles his nose at the site and smell of Zhef's enchanted chunks.* I wish I could say this was the first time this ever happened. He has never been one to think before he eats. We'll need to find something to clean him up.

Rebecca: *winces at the sight, disgusted at what had splattered on her shirt, but gathers herself to tend to Zhef* You poor thing... *proceeds to remove his shirt*I assume he is wearing multiple layers? If not, then he'll just be shirtless, which I don't think is a big deal. I'll clean him up. You guys go on ahead.

Tipy: *scrunches nose* I think we must wait for a few seconds, or whatever, for Zhef.

Zhef: *Remains passed out.*

Anzharf: I will assist you, Rea, if I can; however, should we not press on together?

Rebecca: *remains silent for a moment, then nods* Help me carry him. The quicker we're out, the quicker we can look for something to help him.

Tipy: *looks back at passage, moves onwards*

Anzharf: Just lay him on my back. I can clean up as soon as we find a place to clean up. *Strains to see down the dark passage.* Could someone with a candle take the lead? Perhaps you could tell us what you see when you see it.

Tipy: *looks at everyone's faces* Who'll take the lead?

Rebecca: *currently having her hands full, she ponders if it's possible to help both Zhef and light the way* Here Tipy. *hands him her flashlight*

Tipy: What's that?

Rebecca: A flashlight. You can use it to light the passage. Don't touch the black switch on the side or you'll turn it off.

Tipy: *nods* I see. *points flash light at the dark passage, walks forward*

Jessica reluctantly follows Tipy into the dark and deep hole.

Rebecca: *follows*

(Just realized that they already had candles and Rebecca brings out her flashlight. *le facepalm*)

Tipy: *walks forward, and makes no noise. Stops at a fork* Which way?

Anzharf: Does it really matter? *There is a tinge of frustration in his voice. He could be sick of carrying his unconscious brother, or just sick of the whole situation in general.* They look exactly the same. Just pick one and let's get moving.

Tipy: *turns left*

(Me: Okay, I’m not trying to be mean, but you guys need to give everyone something they can build off of. Also try to build off of what other people write. This is thread is supposed to delve into Rebecca’s character a little bit, so we should try to give her situations to respond to and challenges to overcome. Remember, this is improv. The main rule is, “yes, and?” So take what people give you and add onto it.)

Anzharf: *ears perk up at a distant sound.*
Zhef: *moans and begins to stir.*
Anzharf: I hear water. It sounds like a river, but how can that be?
Zhef: *begins to slide off of Anzarf’s back toward Rea.*

(Me: sorry.)

Tipy: *Zhef falls* oh no! *Tipy runs to help Zhef*

*Jessica rushes over to help Tipy*

Tipy: *rushes over but hits Jessica*

*Jessica gets thrown into the wall and hits the trigger to a secret passageway*

Tipy: *falls on the floor*

Jessica: I'm so sorry! Are you o..... *Jessica looks at the wall behind Tipy.*

(I think we should wait for the rest to answer.)

(Me: )

Anzharf: *At the initial commotion* What in the blazes is going- *Stops short when the wall opens up and the floor tips to pull him halfway through the opening and over a precipice. The sound of rushing water increases as it sounds to be just out of sight below Anzharf's dangling feet.* Help...please. *Claws are scratching the floor as he slips slightly.* Help, I'm slipping.

Zhef: *Groans and holds his head which has just collided with the floor.* Uhh...what happened? *The passage opens up and he sees Anzharf slipping. Sits up quickly.* Zharf!

Anzharf: *Growls despite his predicament, but then slips a little more.*

Zhef: Don't worry I've got you. *Tries to take a hold of Anzharf's paw, but loosens Anzharf's grip.*

Anzharf: What are you doing?!

Zhef: I'm saving you; now shut up and- *Anzharf's weight pulls the two of them into the dark hole. Splash!*

Tipy: *runs and looks inside the hole* Hurry! Does anyone have a rope?

Jessica: Here. This was on the floor. *passes Tipy rope*

Tipy: *holds rope* Are we going to throw it in, or are we going to tie it on someone, and jump in?

Jessica: well, it depends. Who is that someone?

Tipy: *looks at Jessica* Who? You! Just kidding.

Jessica: Well Anzharf can't climb and Zhef is still weak. Someone needs to go down. I can do it need be.

Mean while...
Zhef and Anzharf are caught in a current and are being swept downstream.

Anzharf: Get off of me! I'm not that good of a bluble-bluble *head goes under the water.
Zhef: *Is frantically climbing over Anzharf in the dark. He can feel the water rushing all around but cannot see a thing.*
Anzharf: *Rolls over in a desperate attempt to get Zhef off his back.*
Zhef: *Splashes into the water. Comes up just in time to see his last glimpse of light from high above the water and far up river: Rea's flashlight in the doorway. He suddenly felt weightless, and the light passed out of sight.*

*After some moments of tumbling in the water below the water fall, Zhef manages to crawl out onto a rock slab on the side of a gigantic pool. He sees Anzharf's body still floating in the pool near by. He quickly wades out and drags Anzharf to the rock-slab beach. Zhef sees...* Wait a minute... *Zhef realizes he can see very clearly. He looks up and sees many glowing stalactites high overhead. He marvels only for a moment as he must help Anzharf. Zhef, quickly begins shaking and slapping Anzharf's head.* Come on buddy, wake up. Wake up! Open those big dumb eyes. *Lifts one of Anzharf's eyelids open.*
Anzharf: *Suddenly coughs up a bunch of water, and then looks at Zhef's smiling face.*
Zhef: Ha ha! I just saved your life!
Anzharf: Saved my? You almost drowned me! *Ears perk up at the sound of a distant falling water. Looks to his left and sees the faint image of the water fall.* Did we fall down that?
Zhef: Yep.
Anzharf: *Looks up at the stalactites.* Where are we?
Zhef: I've been trying to figure that out all day.

Tipy: Well. *peers into passage* They are disappearing! Hurry!

(Gah! Sorry. I've been on Internet ban for two weeks. )

Rea: *gazes down at the passage with wide eyes* Can you guys tie the rope to me? I'll have to pull them out!

Tipy: *begins tying Rea* Go, go!

Rea: *finishes tying the rope* Anzharf! Don't let go of Zhef. I'm coming! *turns to the others* Hold onto the rope like your life depends on it.

Tipy: They're disappearing!!!

*leaps down into the water, shocked by the chill of the water* Auugh! *makes for the man and the massive cat, grabbing the two with both arms* Tipy...! Pull us out! I don't think the rope- *rope snaps*

Tipy: Uh oh.

Rea: *tries desperately to reach out for some hold, barely suppressing panic*

Tipy: *looks at Rea with horror, then looked at the rest* Human rope! *then Tipy dived in after Rea*