The statue made a rising whine as the lights began to pulse rhythmically. The legs stretched out, probing a bit in random directions for an instant before one found the surface of the floor and the rest immediately followed, each with its own sharp little click. When the machine appeared sure of its footing, it began to slowly push itself up while the weapon on its back glowed a dull red and swiveled around sharply. It was so beautiful! And a bit terrifying. I took a step back, and the statue seemed to notice! I can’t say how I knew, but I was sure it looked right at me.
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There was a thudding sound. I turned around. I was alone now. The priest was being consumed by the statue.
Seconds later, a tremendous crashing noise was heard as an appendage burst out into the open air.
And, the voice of John Henry boomed in my ears as he assured me that I had done the right thing. I had a bright future ahead as the first of a new group of clear-headed priests.
Nooo >:0 The ending has to be bleak, what have you done
How about this instead?
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The statue made a rising whine as the lights began to pulse rhythmically. The legs stretched out, probing a bit in random directions for an instant before one found the surface of the floor and the rest immediately followed, each with its own sharp little click. When the machine appeared sure of its footing, it began to slowly push itself up while the weapon on its back glowed a dull red and swiveled around sharply. It was so beautiful! And a bit terrifying. I took a step back, and the statue seemed to notice! I can’t say how I knew, but I was sure it looked right at me.
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There was a thudding sound. I turned around. I was alone now. The priest was being consumed by the statue.
Seconds later, a tremendous crashing noise was heard as an appendage burst out into the open air.
And, the voice of John Henry boomed in my ears as he assured me that I had done the right thing. I had a bright future ahead as the first of a new group of clear-headed priests.
We were going to do so much together!