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“You think someone else did this?” I ask skeptically

“Maybe We’ll never knoe attribute every single thing we cae Why should we be shocked e encounter it?” Sacha throws her hands up in the air

Have I been coesture forward in a sweeping motion with my arms “You take point, Sach We’ll follow your lead on this one You’re right I’ht now”

Sacha stalks forward, Arteth I trail behind her at a slower slip, observing the area for anything of note The lack of evidence is sobering

“What are the locals saying?” Fel asks

“They’re not saying it’s aliens But they’re not saying it isn’t”

Fel laughs “When in doubt, blas to do than be bothered with us”

“Come on, cousin You know humans are the most precious snowflakes in all the universe We’re the pinnacle in the circle of life,” I say somberly

“God, I hope not, or we’re screwed” She draws out the last syllable and rolls her eyes

The area has been hastily roped off with caution tape, but it’s plainly been explored Closed in two thousand and twelve after Hurricane Isaac, the state park has been all but abandoned

“Do we have any clue how long it’s been like this?” Fel asks

Sacha shrugs “People come out here so infrequently since it’s been closed to the public, it’s impossible to say”

“Who called it in?” I ask as alk toward the opening, and I wonder what’s keeping the rest of the structure fro in on itself

“A park worker who patrols here and happens to be a witch”