The wheels of the train CLANGED and CLATTERED against the rails.
"How is he?" Master Humboldt asked, having just entered.
Rorschach placed a hand on Richard's forehead. "There are signs of collapse..." He glanced at the anxious Libus and quickly added, "But overall, there's nothing seriously wrong."
Attracted by the sounds, a non-commissioned officer and a Guard flung the door open. For a moment, their eyes lost focus. Then, dazed, they backed out and shut the compartment door.
Libus finally realized a critical problem. "You're Casting! We're inside the Empire's Forbidden Magic Domain!"
"The reason is simple, but are you sure you want to hear it?" Rorschach's expression turned serious.
Libus flinched slightly. 'Never mind,' she wanted to say, but she gathered her courage. "I have to know. Just like I have to know why Richard passed out, and how the two of you were able to arrive so quickly after he did."
