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The pyro display in the middle of the arena would make a rock band look like an afternoon tea party and cause a WWE wrestler to wet his spandex. It was the Fourth of July underground, but it looked like the fireworks display went up into the sky. I knew it was all magic, but it looked real.
I took a moment to enjoy it like I was a spectator. I’d even snapped a couple of pictures of the festivities and sent them to Nia. But she hadn’t responded.
I kept looking around, expecting to see her storm in. This was right up her alley, after all. Supernatural shenanigans with an ancient artifact as the prize. She must’ve been underneath one of her paramours, or if she’d learned anything from me, both of them.
I put my phone away when Gyges preened onto center stage. Today's costume was even m
