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You unlock the door, swing it open, and hold your fire ax up for all to see. Jillian stands, but instead of moving to the door, she rushes next to Lyle. He rises and lifts his cane, yanks on one end of the shaft, and slides it off to reveal a thin, metal blade the size of his arm.

"We'll be happy to leave, but we're taking a few things for the trip." He nods his head to your pile of gear, and Jillian starts rifling through it.

You take a step towards your supplies, and Lyle lifts his cane and twists off the top, revealing a long, slender blade. He points it at you and swipes the air.

To deal with Lyle and Jillian, you…