It seemed they were sort of heroes and had to endure endless questions and give radio and TV interviews. Finally it calmed down and by evening dinner ...here were just the five around the table. The eight brought off the mountain were being kept in hospital for another night at least but it seemed they would all recover physically. Janet had a toe removed through frostbite and all her toes were in a bad way. She had poor circulation problems before she set out and they didn't yet know if she. "Yes, you are quite right, of course. Perhaps you can get Elmer to bring some talent from the mainland... a good choir." Damn the woman! Now she had crossed her legs and the gown had fallen open from the waist down. How could a man be in the presence of those creamy, perfectly molded thighs and keep his mind on her silly conversation? What the hell right did she have being so beautiful, anyway? He'd have to get out of there before he made a fool of himself.He chatted with her another few. Did he know that his phylactery’s destruction neared? That as soon as we reached the summit, Ava would destroy the vessel and cast his soul back to the Astral Realm? There he would spend eternity in whatever punishment that he deserved for his crimes.I was ready to be done with wearing this necklace.The faceted angles of the gem bit into my hand. It felt so familiar. I hated that I had grown used to wearing it. To having this evil thing around my neck. It was almost over. The gem twitched again. As they got closer I could see that they were black men. One of the men was older, and looked to be about 50 years old, and the other man was about 30. They finally reached our location, and the older man spoke, “Howdy hikers. What are you guys doing this far off of the main trail? We just heard on the radio that a huge thunderstorm with heavy rains is coming our way, and it will be dangerous for you two out here.” I said, “We saw this side trail on the map, and thought it would be fun to go to.