The beasts didn't turn and go back up the way they'd come. I watched his face try to wrap around the look of me and the badge in one package. Requiem was by the door in his black cloak, wearing a fresh pair of pants that he'd borrowed from someone. As far as I knew, Richard and I didn't have anything this important to say to each other.
Richard made a move toward her, but she was already backing up, and not toward us. I got one foot planted and had a heartbeat to see him, think what I'd do, and do it. The police didn't really know how deeply involved with the monsters I was. I'm here, Anita.
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