"Perhaps if you told me what it was you were searching for, I could be of assistance," the voice, a deep rich bass almost rumbled.She pointed the light at the source of the voice, and again she was illuminating the statue. Someone must be hiding behind it she thought, starting to move back towards the path to the guard shack keeping the light focused on the statue."That's a bit bright, might I ask you to lower it a bit," the voice said, and she watched in some combination of shock and horror as the statue's arm moved up to shield his eyes.Her brain was caught in a loop. Should she run? Scream? Call 911? Call for help on the radio? What would she tell them if she did? A marble statue of Hercules was talking to her, and oh by the way, I'm not even sure I should be here?Her hand quivered, and she lowered the flashlight."Thank you," the statue said and began walking towards her, "now, how may I be of assistance?"He was definitely walking towards her, she realized, her brain working
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