True enough, the gnoll doesn't even get a chance to grunt in surprise... he just kind of chokes in pain and surprise, and then collapses in your arms, giving you plenty of time to drag him into a dark corner before anyone could possibly even guess that something is wrong. Nice and easy, just the way it should be...<br/><br/>And just like that, you and Lily are free to continue your explorations of the area unimpeded. The two of you make your way deeper into the ruins, ducking this way and that through century-old alleyways... until finally you reach a large clearing.<br/><br/>And in the center of the clearing stands the biggest, meanest looking giant you've ever seen. He's easily got a head and a half on Tock and is casting his eyes around anxiously as if looking for something...<br/><br/>"Be patient..." You hear a voice echoing from one of the giant's pauldrons, but you don't see a source nearby. Presumably some sort of magical communicator? "Your quarry will arrive soon. Tonight is the night that this all ends..."<br/><br/>And with that, the voice falls silent... leaving the giant to crack his knuckles in anticipation, a goofy looking grin splitting his craggy face as he waits for his "quarry" to arrive...