"Duskwell's breathing down our necks," Lyra said, not looking up. "They want clarity. Designation. Proof the artifact exists."
> "We’ll need better gear. Real shielding. Backup sensors."
She nodded. "They’re sending someone. Field operations. We meet them in two days."
Gaius raised an eyebrow.
> "Where?"
She hesitated just long enough to be self-aware.
> "Chethollow Tavern. They rented a room above."
He blinked. "...Chethollow?"
> "That’s the name."
> "This place is cursed. I can feel it."
> "It’s just the name."
> "...Name’s worse than the Hollow."
She didn’t argue.
> "Be there. Bring Vell. He won’t show without you."
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