The Volscians had attacked at dawn, in spite of the two parties that had been sent up to parley with them. The first had been sent running back, the second had come back assured that the Volscians would parley, rather than sack the city. It seemed the Volscians had lied. They were traitorous filth, like their leader. Caius Martius Coriolanus. Epilogue. More details within.
Druitt has been living in the Old City Sanctuary for months (to Ashley's frustration) when the team hears reports of a large, carnivorous abnormal roaming the wilds. While trying to capture it, the team is separated and stranded by a storm, all fearing for the others. Magnitt ship (still)
Some consequences are foreseen: planned for, welcomed or mitigated. Others are not. Rated K for very minor gore (shouldn't bother most people) and a couple of slightly vulgar moments.