They were deciphering the inscription at the feet of a newly-discovered statue:
” ‘I stand tall, immobile’ ”
“What is it?”
” ‘Always a likeness, but never becoming’ ”
“Ah, a riddle!”
” ‘If I fall, I crumble’ ”
“What could it be?”
” ‘Outside, birds would use me for target practice’ ”
“What is it?”
“No idea.”
Run.
Run.
Run.
Stop.
Pant.
Breathe.
Scream.
Run.
Run.
Run.
Stop.
Door!
Open.
Light!
Burns!
See.
People.
Frozen.
Confused…
Touch.
Hard?
Yes.
Statues.
Impressed.
Look.
Movement!
Run.
Catch!
Kid?
Midget?
Leprechaun?
Goblin!
Icky…
Bitten!
Scream!
Pain.
Disappeared.
Where?
Door.
Slam!
Lock.
Walk.
Open?
Locked.
Numbness…
Slowing…
Immobile.
Stuck!
Statue.