"Ah, well, nothing's set in stone, my love. I had to tell them something, although there really is a ruin some distance to the north of here. I apologize if that was a bit sudden" Serapis replied. "Anyway, we can discuss this in the hallway and-" He heard a sound coming from the hall. It was somewhat faint, but someone was knocking on the door in the middle of the storm.

"Someone's trying to get in. Probably to get out of the rain." He opened the door to the hall and saw Nick and Aurelian.

[i]“Go get the headmasters!”[/i]

"What in the name of-?! What are you two doing up?!"

"We'll explain later!" Aurelian replied. "Someone's at the door. I think they're in trouble!"

[i]“HELP!” “SOMEONE! Anyone.”[/i]

Searpis opened the door to find some newcomers outside. "What is happe-?" He saw that one wasn't moving." "Come on inside, quick!" He moved to help the unconscious female indoors.