Suddenly, there was a loud crash, followed by another as Laure jumped back, startled and breaking the lightbulb as she lost her focus. There were hoards and hoards of creatures, things with wings and fangs, four arms and misshapen heads. One rushed at her, and, without thinking, she jumped up onto a chair, climbing hastily onto a tall shelf lining the wall.<br/><br/><span style="color: #77bfc7"><span style="font-style: italic">"Sorry, Ath, but I think I'll have to take over now. Okay, girl, looks like you've already got some fast legs. Just remember to use everything as a track, okay? Walls, shelves, chairs, everything is just another way for you to run. And think fast."</span></span><br/><br/><span style="font-style: italic">A little more helping would be great.</span><br/><br/><span style="color: #77bfc7"><span style="font-style: italic">"Okay, okay. Look, you've got a flying thing coming right for you. Dodge left, then transition into a slide. Go!"</span></span><br/><br/>Laurel surprisingly found herself able to attempt the move with ease, sliding directly beneath the winged creature and moving into a fast paced run.<br/><br/><span style="color: #77bfc7"><span style="font-style: italic">"Good, yes, just like that. Almost as good as I was my first time. Now, keep running. This time, we're going to go for some offense. This ugly face guy right ahead, when he goes for the attack, slide between his legs and kick him off the shelf when you reach his other side. Don't let him throw you off balance, recovery time is just wasted time created by wasting time."</span></span><br/><br/>Laurel followed through once again, and was actually starting to feel a bit proud despite herself.<br/><br/><span style="color: #77bfc7"><span style="font-style: italic">"'Kay, then, that's all I've really got for now. We'll try some more advanced stuff later. Anyone else?"</span></span><br/><br/><span style="color: #e39485"><span style="font-style: italic">"I'll take a shot with the newcomer. Okay, dear, you remember what you did before with the light? Just do the same exact thing, except focus on the shadows. Yes, good. Now, imagine an object, a weapon of some sort. Maybe a knife. Yes, yes. Now, throw that thought into the shadows and let them join together..."</span></span><br/><br/>As she did so, a smoky shape began to take form in front of her, creating a solid dagger that seemed to be almost smoking with black darkness. Okay. Now, that was kind of cool.