"Something like a gateway to Hell, I'm thinking," Sam ventured an educated guess as he answered Cybil. He glanced around at each person that had gone about introducing themselves and what their skills where--though it took a moment or two to figure out which of his new companions was the one talking in his head. Sucking in a breath, he took his turn.

"I'm Sam," he said but offered nothing more, deciding it best to play his cards close for the time being.