CHAPTER TWENTY-FIVE
The word had no meaning for me, but the sharp look in Tegan’s eyes told me there was recognition from him. He lifted his narrowed eyes to the stranger before us and held up the card between two fingers. “Why would such an ‘illustrious’ citizen of Dimness wish to see us?” A memory clicked inside my mind. That was the name of a human place.
The figure shrugged. “Perhaps nothing. Perhaps everything. I am only instructed to hand the card to very, shall we say, unique individuals and anyone who manages to escape a prime Key office is certainly unique.”
Tegan tucked the card into his pocket and shook his head. “We’re flattered by the offer but we have little time for chatting.”
A soft chuckle came from the figure and they raised their left hand to reveal a black g
