A Different Heir

A full day had passed, and they had taken custody of the vehicle as a precaution, lest any Ikes stumbled upon it. The mere sight of the car would betray Dr. Vicks' presence in their camp, and that spelled trouble for their group.

Caville continued to tend to the scientist, whose back pain had been caused by a significant gash near his ribcage. While he appeared to be on the mend, his heavy breathing had gradually subsided, and he spoke more fluently.

Dr. Vicks recounted the harrowing events within the Passageway, shedding light on why he had rushed to their camp. Asiris had vowed to save them, and he was steadfast in his mission to make good on that promise. The Heather Eye had injected newfound confidence into the group, and Peter found himself growing increasingly curious about the enigmatic orb.