“Because you stole it.” Jade was not so much accusing as stating a fact.
“Some illusions are more valuable in one place than another,” said the medic. “Ah, your companion seems to be stabilizing. I will stay with her; you see to your things.”
“I’ll stay with her,” Jade said in a voice that brooked no opposition.
“If you wish. The illusions you brought with you are of little concern in the cosmic scheme.”
Jade suddenly remembered that everything she and Megan owned on this world had been left in the hands not just of Furgatos, but of strange Furgatos. Swallowing curses, Jade gave one last look at the peacefully sleeping Megan and hustled off in search of her weapons, her bedrolls, and all those damned clothes.
As she approached the side of the building through which she’d taken the ear
