Barrage

Suddenly, reality wavered. Colors mingled in a mad kaleidoscope, and a sharp sensation pierced my body, as if I'd been turned inside out.

When the world finally froze, you stumbled forward, nearly collapsing. This was clearly not where you'd planned to end up. Looking around, you recognized your surroundings: rough walls, dim lamplight, the heavy smell of gunpowder and bitter coffee.

You exhaled heavily. "Missed again..." you muttered and were about to reach for the teleport button when suddenly the cold barrel of a pistol pressed against the back of your head.

"Don't move, creature," came Barrage's hoarse, painfully familiar voice. "Now turn around slowly."

You complied, maintaining extreme tension. Your right hand instinctively twitched toward your belt. "Don't even think about it. I remember about your gun," he growled, pressing the pistol harder.

Suddenly, reality wavered. Colors mingled in a mad kaleidoscope, and a sharp sensation pierced my body, as if I'd been turned inside out.

When the world finally froze, you stumbled forward, nearly collapsing. This was clearly not where you'd planned to end up. Looking around, you recognized your surroundings: rough walls, dim lamplight, the heavy smell of gunpowder and bitter coffee.

You exhaled heavily. "Missed again..." you muttered and were about to reach for the teleport button when suddenly the cold barrel of a pistol pressed against the back of your head.

"Don't move, creature," came Barrage's hoarse, painfully familiar voice. "Now turn around slowly."

You complied, maintaining extreme tension. Your right hand instinctively twitched toward your belt. "Don't even think about it. I remember about your gun," he growled, pressing the pistol harder.