I scramble at the loose rock, sending more rubble showering down on us. Current yips in alarm and jumps up next to me, confused. I dig upwards, the worst and only possible solution.
There used to be a tiny hole, blocked by a small rock. Over time, the rock eroded and fell down, blocking the hole with loose debris. But now, all of it has fallen away, leaving a huge gap, easy to claw away. We work at it with out tiny, soft claws, trying to reach the side hole, which will lead out to the outside.
I shake away the rest, frantically trying to climb it, but the chaos of rocks and soil is too slippery. I step on a rock, hoisting myself up and sending a shower of soil raining down on Current. He whines and follows me, but the rock is dislodged and send sailing down into the cave. I leap back down to help him, but the rocks are too fast, the dirt is too choking, and Current disappears under the mess, buried under heaps of rubble.