Murder, She Said (Part 1)

"What do you think you are doing?" Strider tried to grab the amulet from Lith's hands but razor-sharp wings and tail whipped at him, forcing the Zouwu to stand back.

Even in his human form, the Tiamat still had the mass of a Divine Beast and the mere air pressure generated by his movements hit like a storm. Strider had dodged everything yet small bruises and cuts appeared on his hands and face.

"I'm an expert at tracking people, not a Constable." Lith replied. "Yet I know a very good one and I like to understand what kind of mess I'm facing before getting involved with it."

"Thank you for the call, Lith. I was really bored and I could use some company." The image of a petite, blonde woman lying on a sofa appeared in the middle of the room. "I would have liked to be forewarned that others were going to be present, though."