To keep their sanity from fraying under the oppressive silence of the deep sinkhole, the porters huddled together as they descended the calcified spiral staircase.
They walked far behind the Rankers, their heavy mana-crates creaking rhythmically.
"I'm telling you, this expedition is my way out," Han whispered, his voice tinged with a manic sort of excitement.
He patted the pocket of his reinforced vest where the shimmering gold-and-silver card was tucked away. "Once we clear this dump and I get my settlement bonus, I'm done. I'm going to use this ticket to awaken my sub-class properly. No more hauling crates for S-Rankers who don't even know my name."
