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The lyscren had mottled green and yellow skin that resembled the scales of a snake. Its eyes were large—with dilated pupils—and seemed to hold a madness in them. The creature’s mouth was clamped onto Gavin’s exposed right hand. Foam dripped from its jowls and blood was flowing freely from the wound. Jayde reached for her pistol, but a wave of heat erupted from behind her.
She staggered backward and to the left, throwing herself bodily against the cool wall of the mine. Loch stepped past her, his flamethrower sending a concentrated blast of flames at the lyscren.
The creature yelped like a dog and let go of Gavin, then quickly fled past them, escaping into the tunnel. Everyone stood still for a moment, either shocked or confused at what had just happened.
“Did that thing bite you?” Mc
