“It really wasn''t,” said Stan. “You guys were supposed to fall back and regroup while they held the city hostage. I underestimated how much of a game changer that Hexing things could be.”


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    “Let''s do this,” said Nick.


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    “By rolling stop, I mean the Gadget Mobile rolled across the ocean and then started sinking upside down to the bottom,” said Stan. “Gadget is out of the combat for the next little bit. I''ll let you know when you can get back into the action, Nick. It''s your move, George.”


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    “I think that was the last attack,” said Stan. “Roll initiative for the third melee. You guys are doing a lot of damage. I think this will be the last round as the surviving ships start lifting off. Downtown is wrecked by the explosions and laser bolts and stuff.”


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    “All right,” said Stan.


    “Finally, it worked on the lowest attack roll from me tonight,” said Marv.


    “I don''t think I can stop them,” said George.


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    “The gun quits firing even though you can tell it wants to,” said Stan.