> Not finding much in the way of options Akila looked at the merman. "I am going to go to the top of this pyramid. The all seeing eye would be located there. If you wish to come I have a temporary option that will allow you to move out of the water."

Runo looked curiously at the girl, genuinely interested in the offer. "I'm listening. It's irritating being stuck, so I'll probably accept almost anything at this point." At the same time as he said it, though, he hoped that it wouldn't involve anything painful. He supposed that he didn't get much choice, but he could still hope.