local a = you.absdepth()    
    local timeout_turns = crawl.random_range(1600, 3000) + 5 * (30 - a) * (30 - a)
    local dur = "n exceptionally long"
    if timeout_turns < 2000 then
        dur = " rather brief"
    elseif timeout_turns < 3000 then
        dur = " long"
    elseif timeout_turns < 5000 then
        dur = " very long"
    end

The secrets of the gateways died with him when his fellow thieves, disgusted at his betrayal of their 'ideals', had him murdered. With his death, the now-uncontrolled portals began moving rapidly from one dimension to the next, stopping only long enough to absorb magical energy.

The secrets of the gateways died with him when his fellow thieves, disgusted at his betrayal of their 'ideals', had him murdered. With his death, the now-uncontrolled portals began moving rapidly from one dimension to the next, stopping only long enough to absorb magical energy. This portal will stay open for a]] .. dur .. [[ time.

    local timeout_turns = crawl.random_range(1600, 3000)

            messages = time_messages(timeout_turns,
                                     "$F{The} hums gently.",
                                     "$F{The} dims slightly, then brightens again.",
                                     "$F{The} flickers between here and not.",
                                     "$F{The} flickers urgently, almost stroboscopically.")

           messages = time_messages(timeout_turns,
                       "$F{The} hums gently. It seems happy to stay here for a" ..
                       dur .. " time.",
                       "$F{The} dims for a moment, then brightens again.",
                       "$F{The} flickers impatiently between here and not.",
                       "$F{The} flickers urgently, almost stroboscopically.")

default-depth: D:14-, Elf:1-, Vault:1- 

default-depth: D:10-, Elf:1-, Vault:1-