The day was a good one for a cult meeting.

It was bright and clear, and the heat could be felt heavily against the skin. This contrasted nicely with the cool of the cave, into which the members would soon descend.

One by one they proceeded -- descended, really -- until they were all together inside the mouth. They shivered.

 They did not notice when they were joined by one more.

The day is a good one for a cult meeting.

It is bright and clear, and the heat can be felt heavily against the skin. This contrasts nicely with the cool of the cave, into which the members will soon descend.

One by one they proceed -- descend, really -- until they are all together inside the mouth. They shiver.

 They do not notice when they are joined by one more.