45
Saxon
I cross the road from the chambers. It took less than ten minutes for me to be officially released. The Agent watched on the whole time. His presence was a reminder that my freedom might be a temporary thing if I can’t deliver the promised goods. There was something else about the Agent that gave me a feeling of familiarity. It might have been a mannerism or gesture, but I can’t quite place what it was.
A sharp whistle floats my way. A call and respond sound from my youth. I know Elgee is around here somewhere. I whistle back and wait for him to reply. It comes instantly. I follow the sound to find Elgee hidden behind a crumbled wall, watching me through the space. He emerges and hands me my backpack.
‘Man, am I glad to see you,’ he says.
We try to keep a normal pace as we wa
