"The rope? I plan on it. You two stay safe now." Janus replied, though he knew he needed to worry about his own safety just as much. He felt his hand brush the coarse wood wall as he left the company of Alistair and Roweena. He hoped this wasn't the last time he felt this wood. Before he went any farther, he turned back to the two.<br/><br/>"A life for a life, eh? Sounds like a fair payment to me, doesn't it, Miss Roweena?"<br/><br/>He remembered that not long ago he'd stumbled into this inn, his life hanging on a thread. The kind innkeeper had given him a roof over his head, even though he barely had a single coin. Now he could repay the favor with Alistair. Janus had taken enough lives. It was time to redeem himself. He gave them a chuckle and made his way to the ground floor. The elevator made it's familiar sound as it descended into the kitchen. Sure enough, when he reached the front desk, there lie the telephone, as it always had. The rope was under the desk, put away neat and tidily until it needed another use. Janus picked up rope with one hand, and the phone in the other. He dialed one of the numbers Roweena had given him. Janus felt a spark of relief when a voice came across the line. It seemed so long since he talked to someone from outside of the inn.<br/><br/>"Hello? Is this the...ah...Doc? We have someone in dire need of medical attention. We need help NOW."<br/><br/>He panicked for a second as the doctor asked for an address.<br/><br/>"Address? How should I know?! We're in at the gigantic inn and...ski resort in the middle of nowhere!"<br/><br/>Janus couldn't help but feel strange uttering the words "ski resort". The predicament they were in right now was anything but relaxing. He was surprised once again when the doctor knew what place he was talking about. Apparently, the doctor knew about this place.<br/><br/>"Alright. Thank you."<br/><br/>Janus slammed the phone down and walked towards the front doors of the inn. He could only hope that Alistair and the doctor together could nurse Roweena back to health. His first priority would be fixing up the shudders. That would be a dangerous task with the wind alone, but that was when Janus heard a terrifying sound. He wasn't sure whether he should be scared or joyous. The crack of lightning faded. With lightning, there always came rain. Janus opened the front doors.