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We're There

With trembling hand I press the button that opens my tube and step into the hall. Not bad for a tri-centenarian. The chamber to my left, Mariel's, is empty but for some powder at the base. The next, Jas, the same, and so around the room. Only I am come to represent thee, I murmur, but then, returning to my own tube, I see the same powder. Where is everyone? From the mess I hear noises; they're partying without me! But I find a crowd of giant crabs feasting.

on the table
a litter of human bones
I pinch myself