Crystal keeps hacking at the little critters
I couldn't protect Crystal or Buffalove. I couldn't escape the xvarts by myself. I couldn't convince your father to rescue Crystal... But... I'm... not ... RUNNING FROM... BEETLES!

The beetles are starting to run out. There must've been at least sixty of them to start with but two thirds of the little critters are now crushed.

Thistle starts to tap her drum and sing with a low throaty voice.
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You get temporary hit points every round while she does this. So does Highpick.


Highpick seems surprised.
What's that singing? I think it's taking away the pain from their bites.

You look at the beetles a bit more. Their body seems to have a very stupid anatomy. THey're almost all mouth and legs. They certainly seem more magical than ... real.

These bleeding ripperbeetles have been appearing more and more. I wish we knew where they're coming from.
She stomps the last beetle.

Thistle stops singing and whispers to you
Should I stay hidden?