Hunting for Shade (4)

As the group zoomed through the skies of Nokisi Point in their flying car, Ramon took the wheel this time, his focus unwavering as the cityscape whizzed by below.

Rebecca, curious and a bit puzzled, turned to Erik.

"Why did we head back so soon? There was still so much to explore."

Erik, leaning back in his seat, glanced at the piece of paper he had discovered in the warehouse. "It wasn't necessary to stay any longer," he said.

"Besides, if we need to, we can always go back later."

The ease in his tone suggested he was confident in their next move. There must have been a reason both he and Ramon were confident about leaving the warehouse.

Rebecca, not quite satisfied with the answer, pressed on.

"But why isn't it necessary anymore?" she asked, her brows knitting together in confusion.

"Because I found a lead." he paused. "We're on our way to meet someone who might know what this is all about." He handed the paper to Rebecca.