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Started September 24, 2019 by @StarkSpangledMayflower_Mad_Elder

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Caleb looked at the old guild with awe, it seemed.. smaller than he remembered. It had been a few years since they had been there. The plants were overgrown, and the building looked like it was haunted. "Is everyone ready?" He was actually excited. There was no one there to tell them what to do, so who knows what they'll find in here. Maybe something even Uriah and them don't know about.

Katya gave a slight shrug as she held herself in approach to the building recalling the last time they had come there, "Ready as ever I guess."

"Well then, we better get going." Caleb was the first to walk up to the door. He left like he was going slow motion as he reached out for the doorknob. He twisted it and pushed the door open. It was dark and silent. It really did feel like a haunted place, and he wouldn't be surprised if some homeless people were living here. "Think the power still works?"

"I doubt it," Katya responded holding tightly onto the bag she had with her. She was trying her hardest not to start muttering, "Feelfree to try."

Vida lagged in the back. She wasn’t exactly eager to be back.
“I’m not ready. You guys kind of forced me here. But I guess I don’t have a choice? There’s not really any reason for power to still run to this building so it’s probably dark…”

"Anyone have a flashlight?" It would be weird for someone to just be carrying around a flashlight, but you never knew. Caleb walked further in, his excitement shooting through the roof. He loved things like this. The mysterious darkness. Who knew what was in here, or what lived here now. He didn't know, but he was ready to find out.

"I have this," Vida said softly.
She pulled out her keys, on which she had one of those tiny keychain flashlights. Vida unclipped the light and handed it over.
"Don't know how long it will last you, but you can give it a shot."

Nathan shook his head. "We should have cone a little more prepared." He sighed. Nathan looked around, his eyes getting used to the darkness, and smiled wistfully. "What are we looking for?" He asked

"Yeah, maybe, but that's the excited part." Caleb took the small flashlight and shined it around. "Not knowing what's going to happen makes it feel like an adventure." Sure this was fun to him, but all he can think about is finding something, any clue as to where Esmae might be. He just can't think of why Esmae? What made her their target?

Katya looked at Caleb in slight disbelief. How could he think this was exciting or fun? This was terrifying and they were here to find any clues about Esmae, "We should just look around and then get out."

"You're right." Caleb decided to take the lead since he was the oldest. He didn't necessarily want to disappoint Uriah, although he wasn't sure why he felt that way. Caleb still though he could take him in a real fight. "You guys used to live here, do you remember where all the files were?"

"No idea," Katya admitted as she followed behind Caleb. She wasn't going to step ahead, but would voice her opinions.

Esmae sighed as she grabbed a tray for food. "Do whatever you like." She knew it would turn out like this. But why this guy? What was his rank in this company? Wouldn't they make a higher up watch her in case? She grabbed a plate and put some sausage and pancakes on it, and grabbed a glass of orange juice. "Do you know all the training I'll be doing today? And what exactly is the point of this training, what do you all want from me?" She knew she wouldn't get an answer, but it was worth asking just in case.

"Hm, looks like we might be wandering around a bit then." He could tell the younger ones were weary of this place, but it didn't do them any good to be scared. Maybe they all just went a little soft after the years. While Caleb always had his eyes out, but when it counted the most, he froze. That's why he'll do anything in his power to make this up to her. Then it accrued to him, what did she feel like, how was she feeling now? Was she disappointed and mad at him? He hated thinking she might hate him after this.