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Once through the door, Tolten turned, not taking much note of the room other than to note they were indeed in an eating area of sorts. His heart was still beating wildly from the thing outside, and he doubted the rest of their way would be devoid of problems. This place was a nightmare!
But they were proving quite capable of making it through whatever was thrown at them. He was glad to have Locke with him, and fighting at his side. He was a good man, and proving to be a good friend. A man needed that in a place like this.
And now he wanted to make sure his friend was safe as well.