Near the bottom of the gorge Mavrek could see the wreckage. It was indeed the remains of an escape pod. He approached cautiously, picking over the loose rocks one at a time. He wondered if the creature inside was dangerous and prayed it would not attack him. He clambered to the bottom of the gorge. There was an unsettling sound emanating from the pod. It was a very high pitched wail that continued on far longer than it should have. Steeling himself, Mavrek took a breath and opened the pod's damaged door.
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