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Pearl and Quasit #37

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Pearl faced the Mariri, the amphisbaena tail between the bodies pulsed with a life of its own, as if digesting nutrients or passing placenta. The faces of the Mariri appeared innocently infantile, belying intellect, sagacity.

"We will return you to stasis," Pearl announced resolutely, "You are our cargo and nothing more. You-"

The Mariri interrupted. "We implore you to act for our release. The Queen must be released. Our Queen is dying."

Pearl shot a look at Quasit to check lifesigns within chamber.

The Mariri expressed sadness, seraphic faces etched with sorrow. "We need to attend our Queen. Please."

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