Chrysalis

When I finally come across Jim, he's shivering up against the wall of the tunnel as dozens of ants keep watch on him, some literally on top of him.

[Jim! You made it out, alright I see!]

[Anthony! Thank the- WHAT THE HELL IS THAT?!]

[You mean Crinis? She's my pet.]

[THAT is your pet?]

[For sure, she's great. Anyway, why are you shaking like a leaf in a storm? Something wrong?]

[Every cell in my body is screaming at me to escape from these ants. I swear they are tasting me in their minds. They look hungry, Anthony!]

[You can't tell if an ant is hungry by looking at them, Jim.]

[I can sense it.]

[No you can't! Besides, what would be the point? We ants are always hungry.]

[Nooooo. Don't eat me, Anthony! I have a family! My poor worm children!]

[You aren't going to be eaten, Jim!] I scoff at him. [If the Colony was going to eat you, you'd be eaten already! Just relax for a second.]

[It's hard to relax when literal predators are climbing on you.]

He has a good point. When it comes to insects and small organisms, ants are just about kings of the hill. Worms are just one of the near infinite number of things that ants will prey upon as they seek out the protein they need to raise the ravenous brood.

[Just take a minute to appreciate your achievement! You're free! You made it out! If you want to, you can slither into the wall and vanish. Back to the Dungeon!]

think I need to rest before I can enjoy it. Besides, I can't feel at ease knowing what Sarah is going through. If she doesn't fight, then isn't she just going to get eaten.

Golgari will get word of an

go talk to the leadership and see what

do you mean? What's going on with

just

WHAT?!] The worm

I get defensive.

just wanted to help out my family, you

giant monstrous ants with the intelligence of humans? Do you have any idea what you've

a super cool Colony

god. I can't take

totally limp and flops on the ground under the watchful eye of his ant protectors. What's his deal anyway? I don't see how smart ants are any worse than smart apes or smart rock-skinned people. In fact, aren't they just better? I mean, I'll take my current family over my old one in a heartbeat. No time to worry about that now. I need to find whichever members of the Council were foolish enough to come all the way out here. Wherever

to turn up for a chat. They dug out a convenient meeting chamber for us to use so we don't block off

to see

pleasing to see that this operation was a success." Sloan tips her antennae at

Eldest! You didn't happen to pick

learned a lot. About a heap of things,

so quickly that I need a moment to adjust. The Vestibule continues to pump me full of energy and keep me fresh, but the emotional fatigue

with you all. Thanks for

great danger and GLORIOUS battle we have made our way

"Shut up, Leeroy."

"Yes, Eldest."

far

hundred and thirty two kilometres in a straight line across the surface from the nest. In terms of movement through the

"HOLY MOLY."

of

you guys even manage to find

tunnel? In a matter of weeks?! What the heck have they had to