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Keira flexed her fingers, missing the contact with Marshall the moment it ended. She was glad for his steadfast presence, however, and her steps lightened as they proceeded together through the tunnel.[break][break]
"Oh wow," she breathed, upon seeing the oasis. It was a hidden gem beneath a harsh landscape: instead of howling winds, treacherous quicksand, and a relentless hot sun, there were palm trees for shade, sparkling water, and a pleasant, cool breeze. It was like they had walked through another portal into an entirely different rift, but she knew, logically, that they were still somewhere beneath the creepy black obelisk.[break][break]
Hades lumbered forward, eager to drink from the small underground lake. Keira turned to Marshall.[break][break]
"Should we go for a dip?" She flashed him a wicked grin, suggestive and playful. Without bathing suits, undergarments - or nothing at all - would have to do. She winked, then addressed Magnus with a more practical tone.[break][break]
"Definitely a good spot to make camp. Let's rest here for a bit, perhaps stay the night."[break][break]
A near-death scare was no joke. She knew he didn't like to show weakness, but she figured Jack Magnus could use the recovery time. They'd have plenty of time to keep exploring later.[break][break]

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