-----“So…we should watch out and try not to step on any of what’s left of the door…” “I wouldn’t worry about that. Shoe soles are made of rubber and would take centuries to break down anyway.” -----“Hmmm…I still say we take care not to just stand around on a piece anyway. I still want to know what the ‘just in case’ is. What do you think we’re going to run into down here?” “Well, let’s see…I’ve run into a merboy that tried to shank me; you ran into, for lack of a better description, a wraith…when we get out of this I want to here that story; there were those…things…about two chambers back and then there was this door…and that’s after we entered the cave entrance. First, giant spiders, angry centaurs, a forest of bad tempered trees, that one rabbit…” -----“Well, we’ve gotten past so much; there can’t be that much more. And, how are we supposed to get back? I mean, nothing was too easy…but that rabbit really through me for a loop.” “You’re not the only one your granny had your dad make one of those rings. I’ve got one as well…I just had the spells altered before it was forged.” -----“Yeah, that’s what I used to get past the wraith; unfortunately, now I can’t use it again for a month. I mean, I can…but the protective incantation won’t be strong enough to protect me from being sucked in myself.” “Well, don’t bother using it then; I don’t have any intention to go to the lower planes of hell to find you…finding Death is bad enough.” -----“Fine with me. Have you rested enough? Do you need longer? Or...are you ready to trek on?” “I’m good. Let’s go.” The two boys stood up and sighed. -----“Any idea what’s next?” “According to legend, it’s either going to be a room full of food and drink or a forest of fruit trees. Remember, you can’t eat or drink anything.” -----“Speak for yourself; I’m so hungry I could eat a werewolf.” “You know what I mean.” -----“Yeah.”