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[i]The appendage was lopped off, still tightly gripping ombard and writhing on the ground like a lizard's tail. The stump, however, swung instantly into the nearest side of the damaged end, and as if it were magnetic or sticky, somehow maintained more than enough tension to resume hauling Ombard into the hole just like before, fast enough that Evvie wouldn't be able to reach her partner in time. Ombard might have been strong, but without footing or a solid handhold he'd have only loose dirt and leaves to grab. There was a tree next to the hole though, the one Suliss had hid behind...[/i]