Dragoncrest Cliffs see me coming to town with my soul,

off he went, two shadows following. bringing up the rear came rosalyn, watchful. loko missed the tracking of her gaze, otherwise he might have recognized rosalyn's studying for what it was -- seeking an opening.

chacal was close in pursuit. loko could hear her yaps bounce down the tunnel, which opened its mouth to them in a dark and shadowy hum. he thrust into fifth gear, ears back as he heard pebbles and feet echo down the corridor.

then came daylight - they were in the open again. he spun around towards his pursuers, head low and teeth holding tight to the clamshell prize.