Book Two: Chapter 2

“I’m guessing they are bedrooms.” Mike walked to the first door and gave the knob a twist, but it didn’t budge.

“This one too?” Beth asked. She knelt down, but Tink pushed between her and the door, scowling through the thick lenses of her goggles.

“Shit!” Tink gave the door a kick then ran down to the next one. She stopped briefly at the next door and stomped her feet in frustration. She ran to the end of the hall and uttered curses under her breath upon inspecting the lock.

“All of them?” Mike blinked in disbelief. Who would block off the doors? And why with poop?

“Hello?” Beth knocked on each of the doors. “There’s nothing to be afraid of, we’re friendly.”

Mike placed his ear on the door closest to him. He heard nothing through it.

“Tink buy new drill from magic screen. Get some bits for concrete.” Tink walked around the corner and Mike could hear her stomping down the stairs. He had no doubt that she was headed for his laptop to put in an order