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and many of them were already disappearing into what seemed to be thin air: the n-space channel through which they had appeared. Hroom, trembling in the air like loose black ribbons, lingered as the others were leaving. ". . .wish you success. . ."
"Hroom, wait! How do we get out of here?" Ik cried.
Whrreee-uuuk! ". . .never fear. . .doorway there, leads to a portal. . .still functional. . .may be of use in what you seek. . ."
"Portal?" Li-Jared bounded close. "What sort of portal? To another ice cavern?"
". . .no. . .no. . .uncertain of its precise connection. . .but source associated with Maksu. . .indicated it might be of interest to you. . ."
"Maksu?" Bandicut echoed in consternation. How much y