Jimmy Michaels catches Diaz cooling off in the sprinklers, then turns up the heat himself.
I notice a severe looking woman, dressed in iridescent black sitting in the place of honour; at the right hand of Lady Itelyssia. Rest assured dear that if she dies you will be compensated.” It is signed, “Karissha, Lady Krotallis…..”
“Aye, some of her minions called her “Lady Krotallis. XXX I feel his hands touch mine tentatively. I swiftly tended her two most severe wounds and gave her a cup of strong pulqui fortunately left over from the feast. Deftly I place my hand at its base to prop it up. From where do you hail? I retract my deadly tendrils like a cat sheathing her claws. She gives me a concerned look. “Do not thank me before you thank the gods.”
“You are wise as always, dear heart.”
“I will give the scroll to our Lady Mistress tomorrow.”
“Again I thank you.




