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Date Posted: 13:43:05 02/20/02 Wed
Author: Tia
Subject: Grab and go
In reply to: Isobel and Jade 's message, "Shake, rattle, and roll..." on 11:29:43 02/20/02 Wed

Tia pulled her pack off her back, tossing it to the ground just as another tremor hit the cavern. Damn! I hope I remembered to pack it! she thought while rummaging through her bag. She shoved aside candles, flint, extra lock picks, two flasks of oil, and other things she normally carried with her, smiling when her eyes fell upon the item she wanted. It was a coil of very thin rope that would extend for thirty feet. Although it looked like it wouldn't support much weight it was created by forest elves using the sturdiest of fibers. The rope cost Tia a small fortune but it was well worth the price because it was lightweight and easy to carry.

"I know how we can get the chest up," she shouted, jumping to her feet and displaying the coil of rope. She swore under her breath when the cavern shook again, knocking her to her knees. "Ouch." I haven't had skinned knees since I was a kid! After giving them a quick rub she stood and hurried to the side of the pit. "Catch!" she yelled, tossing one end of the thin rope down to Isobel. "Tie it on one of the handles on the side of the chest!"

When Isobel announced that the thing was tied securely, Tia called for assistance and the three women grabbed onto the rope and pulled with all their might. After a lot of grunting and groaning they finally got the chest out of the pit. Panting heavily, Tia untied the rope then tossed it back down to Isobel. "Tie it around your waist." The petite thief almost fell into the pit when the cavern shook yet again, but Laurel grabbed her arm in time, pulling her back.

"Thanks," she muttered. "Now, come on. We have to pull Isobel out of there." The women's arms cried out in agony but they didn't give up, pulling their comrade to safety moments later.

"We're never going to get this stupid chest up that winding staircase," Tia shouted, after another tremor rocked the place. "Either we leave it or open it now then snatch what we can from inside and get the hell out of here before this entire place collapses!" Tia grabbed her backpack and the rope then let her eyes fell upon Isobel since she was the one holding the key to the chest.

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