Chapter 12

“Yes. She expected us to perform a certain routine and so is confused. We always see her and get photographs, then we go home. She’ll be wondering why we changed course. She’s highly intelligent.”

“I never thought of flying lizards as intelligent.” Tresilian regarded QC for a moment. “She’ll stay with us?”

“I don’t know.” Midnight pursed his lips. “She hasfollowed us as far as France before. But since I don’t know for sure that your friend won’t try and talk my sister into continuing to Italy, she may turn back for home.” Midnight aimed a barbed look at Tresilian.

“Ouch.” Tresilian clutched dramatically at his chest. “You wound me.”

“Idiot.” Midnight laughed, unable to stop himself.

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As lunchtime approached, raised voices drew Midnight’s attention to where Dru and Dryden were arguing. Midnight wasn’t certain if Dru had won, or just walked away as she stomped toward Aurora.