It was already dawn. I had slept longer than I had anticipated but now was glad we did. More people meant more coverage. With our hoods up, we hurried like never before. We were getting closer to the Walldouskin, a.k.a. the wall, but we still were a great distance away. If all went according to plan a boat would escort us past security.
We were headed towards the outskirts of town when I noticed we picked up a tail. Not by the law guards, but an old-time companion. The kind you try to shake but doesn't want to get shaken loose.
“Connor, we have company… No, don't look.” I mumbled into the crowd of bumping people and disgruntled Sodders. So many upset beings, it's a wonder a fight didn't break out every five minutes. “We're going to have to make a break for it.”
“Okay—” She pointed down
