Re: Calgary, Alberta - Canada
The creature regarded the ghoul for a moment before answering.
"Friends told me of such place, safe haven for others. Have sent many there to seek refuge, some did not make it. Did not go myself because too large, would destroy such place. Made home beneath streets, keep low profile yes? But lately many strange things happen near home, gasses that shouldn't be there, bodies left behind that appear from nowhere. Then today, gas of pain come. Drive me from home and abroad."
He patted his chest then spoke softer.
"Believe someone wish to force me to cause harm to innocents. Would rather die than do so. Cannot return home, cannot go to Sanctuary because of size. What can be done?"
Helen shook her head.
"Actually I was planning on sending Chris along with someone else to Bermuda. Sally's been pestering me to send someone there, says she's picked up some kind of disturbance, but we've been spread to thin to go there. I was hoping perhaps you'd like to accompany him down there. It would be warm and nice this time of year, and you might even have some time to relax if your real lucky.
"Your Welc ..."
Sally cut off as a sudden look of terror crossed her face, and she darted back into the depths of her tank. Moments later, what followed passed throughout the entire Sanctuary as a vision of sorts, leaving no doubt as to why Sally had fled in fear.
A sudden vivid flash of ocean was seen in the minds of everyone there, followed by thousands upon thousands of screams, so sharp and loud some might think that it was real for a moment. The screams continued, as the water image was replaced by the sight of something being shredded apart limb by limb, as the water filled with blood. This continued on for several moments before suddenly the screaming face of a dying creature resembling a female mermaid seemed to be thrust right into the faces of everyone. With one final scream from her severed head, the vision abruptly ended.
Chris, who had been standing right next to Zaleia when this happened, staggered and grunted in surprise as his hands came up into a combative gesture.
"What in the HELL was that?"