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(LXXII) Mimic

He reached up, touching the handle, pushing on it. The lock clicked open, revealing an empty room as Khione bolted into it, followed quickly by Umbra.

Jackson stared at the two dumbfounded before he shrugged, stepping inside. As soon as he did, the torches on the wall flickered on, illuminating the chamber. Jackson blinked, squinting as he looked around, confused. There was nothing in the room. 

Jackson shook his head, turning around to leave as the door slammed shut behind him.

"What?" Jackson shouted and reached up, shaking the handle, but it wouldn't budge.

"Kyu!!!!" Khione meowed loudly, scratching at the locked steel door. Umbra cautiously walked toward the center of the room, unphased by the locked door.

Jackson sighed, turning around as he slid down the door. He patted the still trying to escape kitten and looked around for Umbra before noticing the wyvern walking toward a chest in the middle of the room. 

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