Vas POV:

As Guiding Light held out their hand,I briefly considered their offer

"So,you want me to go through that hellhole again,just to have another chance at survival?"

"Yes,precisely." They replied,their arm still outstretched.

"Through all the hardships and pain it has caused me,I will never once forget the people I met in that hotel. And if going through the gauntlet is the price to meet them again,then it's a price worth paying. I accept your offer."
I shake Guiding Light's hand,and as I do a burning sensation grips my hand,and in the center of my metallic palm is a simple sigil of a four pointed star

"I guess that settles it. Do I get anything to help me? Like a basic lighter or some coins? Or am I going to brave as I would normally?"

"You will have yourself one candle upon materializing in the reception room. Beyond that you will have nothing more than the items you scavenge and collect on your way to Door 100. However as with your prior run,I will be assisting you in certain cases. I trust you can manage the rest?"

Guiding Light made it clear about what I should expect,and with that I gave them my answer

Yeah,I can manage that. First run taught me a few things,and I'm alone this time so it'll be easier in a way. Just me to look out for. No distractions. When do I begin?"

"Excellent. You will begin your run soon. As I said,you will only have a candle to help you. It will light up as soon as you bring it out and doesn't not last as long as a lighter,so use it wisely. I will keep watch as you go through the hotel,good luck."

With that,Guiding Light gave me one last reply before sending me to the reception room,and as soon as I materialized I felt a small weight in my pocket that was the candle. That being said,I went behind the desk and grabbed the first key,opened the door and started a new run

//I am alive! Is gud. Hallo again,5 months later and i finally brought myself to make the next chapter of this book🫠 But better late than never. Ciao!