“For what purpose,” ‘Suko said, “would we contact the authorities? We should try and find him ourselves. After all, what can we say? A grown man has gone missing? Less than two hours ago?” “A blind grown man,” Dustin interjected. “Besides, where would we look?” “A blind, grown man, with his dog. They will not help us.” “But Shyla—” “Do you think the police will care? Do you think that will make them say, ‘Oh yes, sir. We will stop hunting down the criminals and go find your missing friend who is probably not missing and has both protection and guidance with him?’ It will not, Dustin. They will tell us to either go find him ourselves, or go home and wait for him to call.” “He doesn’t like to use—” “They will not care about that either,” Suko insisted. “They will say he is a grown man

