Desa ran to the sidewalk with the young Justice Keeper at her side. When they got within arm’s reach of the building, Phil opened his mouth, perhaps intending to suggest that he might use his powers to get them up to the roof.
Desa forestalled him with a raised hand, her lips pressed together in a tight frown. “Save your strength for when we confront the assassin. You’re going to need it.”
With a thought, she triggered the Gravity-Sink in her buckle. Its range wasn’t very large – about six feet in all directions – but that was enough for two people. A slight flutter went through her belly as she became weightless.
Together, they jumped and shot straight up like a pair of arrows. Windows and bricks scrolled past in front of Desa, passing so quickly they almost seemed to blur. As she near
