Careful inspection of the interior of the shed reveals that there is a large, grim-looking saw, its blades covered with reddish brown stains, which might be wielded in similar fashion to an axe, if one could take hold of it whilst simultaneously avoiding the sinuous writhing of the plant.jp1885 wrote:
Rolling his eyes in exasperation, Lepus looks about for an axe or other such tools to hack at the tendrils.
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SunlessNick wrote:"Damnation," mutters William. He draws his sword - if Lepus is looking for axe, he can still do some damage to the plant now.
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With eloquent gestures, if not with speech, Miss Ravenscroft directs Doctor North's attention to a curiously wrought tube, composed of thick paper. It is evident that this is one of those pleasant devices, much beloved in the Far East, which are known as fireworks. If one were bold enough to procure this instrument from within the shed, whilst avoiding the wriggling limbs of the plant therein, one might be able to make use of it to ignite the threatening vines.Mr. Handy wrote:
"Fire is what we need!" says Henry, looking for torches to use to burn the plant. "Fire may be effective against the creature too, if it should regenerate too much."
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In response to William's bold attack, and while his companions are weighing the odds of obtaining the instruments of destruction they desire, the plant launches what must be a blind and mindless assault upon those who threaten it.
Fortunately, lacking such sense as Nature has granted to Fauna, the plant is unable to successfully strike at its attackers.
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Seeing the saw, Lepus attempts to dodge the flailing tendrils and retrieve it. Should any of the things come close, he will slash at them with his dagger.
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William will also enter the shed, to retrieve the firework.
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Seeing the saw, Lepus attempts to dodge the flailing tendrils and retrieve it. Should any of the things come close, he will slash at them with his dagger.
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SunlessNick wrote:William will also enter the shed, to retrieve the firework.
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Lepus cackles as he grabs the saw, before turning to hack at the plant. Let us hope his medallion will protect him form the poisonous sap.
Alas, he swings the unwieldy implement wide.
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Unwilling to risk himself or Ivan closing with the venomous plant, Henry fires his pistol at the thing. Even if the Force Projector had not been out of galvanic fluid, it would not have worked on a plant, which has no brain.
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William scrambles to his feet, calling out a warning about the thorns. With his sword, he makes another attack on the nearest of the vines.
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Unwilling to risk himself or Ivan closing with the venomous plant, Henry fires his pistol at the thing. Even if the Force Projector had not been out of galvanic fluid, it would not have worked on a plant, which has no brain.
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SunlessNick wrote:William scrambles to his feet, calling out a warning about the thorns. With his sword, he makes another attack on the nearest of the vines.
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Mindful of the deadly thorns (and still keeping his magic medallion pressed to his grubby chest), Lepus lashes out once again.
However his wildness is tempered by his caution, or perhaps his haste to get out of the shed.
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William makes another attempt to hack at a vine. At the same time he calls out to Miss Ravenscroft, "How much time before that monster is active again?"
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Henry finishes reloading and fires at the plant again.
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SunlessNick wrote:William makes another attempt to hack at a vine. At the same time he calls out to Miss Ravenscroft, "How much time before that monster is active again?"
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"There is but a moment," Miss Ravenscroft makes reply. A quick glance at the temporarily lifeless creature reveals that its limbs buckle and spasm in a manner that puts one in mind of the effect of galvanic fluid upon the severed leg of an amphibian. "Victory belongs to the bold!" With that, she rushes headlong into the shed, disregarding any threat to her person.
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"That is what we need!" It is notable that she now speaks in the tones of one filled with fear, a sharp contrast from her previous mood. "Help me!"
It is a pretty problem as to whether one should assist the lady, attempt to grasp the flask in question, or continue to strike at the unnatural plant.
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Flailing the saw around to keep the plant at bay, Lepus lunges toward the flask, leaving more chivalrous folk to rescue the madwoman.
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It seems William has also cast chivalry aside, as he ignores Miss Ravenscroft's plea for aid. He makes as if to lunge for the flask, but upon seeing that Lepus is already about it, changes tack and stands ready to assault any vine that looks to impede the Gypsy's effort.
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Henry still retains his chivalry, and he and Ivan go to the aid of his fellow scientist.
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