Erica and I arose at seven in the morning. After going through our dressing and showering, and eating some breakfast, Erica left for campus. She had c...asses to teach, and she would be in her office the rest of the time, until she returned after four. I was doing my regular work in my library. Courses didn't change a lot, but each session brought something new that had to be worked into the syllabus of each course. And I was working on a journal article that needed to be submitted soon. I heard. I went to my vanity to apply some lipstick but couldn't decide what color so I used bright red outlined in sparkle dark pink. A new look for me but I loved it. A little lavender scent and I was ready. I didn't want to do a full make-up job as I wasn't planning on going out.I sat in the living room just staring out the window relaxing while I sipped a little bourbon. A knock at my door woke me up a while later. I got up without thinking and answered. My gay neighbor from the main floor stood. “The bad news is, that we can’t get inside to get a closer look. There are runes that have been carved into the stone walls and entryways, that prevent me or my fellow fairies to pass,” she replied.“Runes? What kind of runes?” Karla wondered.“The evil, corrupted kind. They are perversions of what they should be. Though they are weaker than a Gaian rune, the power behind them is ... considerable. We have no idea how we will get through,” Phalmina finished.“You said you had good news?” Luke. He took the box inside. When he examined the ponchos he found they had snaps on them, and could be fastened together.Better and better.Soon he had a sheet big enough to cover the floor. He folded it up so it wouldn't get wet and went to work on another one. He only had enough left to make a strip, but he had an idea.The kids were all watching him."OK" he said, facing them. "We have what we need to survive the night, but it won't be pretty. I wouldn't suggest this, except that I believe it is.