" He cleared his throat and started over."Are you staying at the Green Circle?" No, we won't be staying the night." Sid said. "We can come back tomorr...w again if you need more than the day, but we can't spend the night, we'll be expected elsewhere by then." I shouldn't need more than a couple of hours. I'll start now. There's no pressing business here for me this morning anyway. Why don't you take this lovely young woman for a stroll along the river, and show her the view from some of the. We're going to have a great time tonight. A great time."He wrapped his arm around her waist and pulled her into the water with him."Sybil, I couldn't." Yes, and you will. I bought it because it was made for you. Now put it on Gwen, and let's not hear another word about it."Gwen held up the lounging outfit and felt the rich, heavy material slide under her fingers."It's beautiful. Beautiful!" Glad you like it. Now, put it on and paint on a fresh face. Our guests will be here in a few minutes.". ..Nÿte!Phil quickly ducked back behind the pillar, his heart beating in his throat.The warlock was here for Nÿte.Phil peeked out from behind the pillar. He was lucky; he didn't think she'd seen him. Nÿte sat on a black metal throne surrounded by a pile of human skulls. She was absolutely terrifying — the archetypal demon. Her black eyes absorbed all light, like a pair of black holes. Leathery black wings were folded behind her. She wore a baroque basque and thigh length black leather boots. She. I guess you know, it speeds up the body’s metabolism. Emily advised Husna and me to avoid it until we regain a few more kilos.”Fatimanodded. “Right, I understand. I gather that’s what speeded up your starvation process.”“Yes. I was talking about this yesterday. Your three super-minds were here for a visit, packing in more supplies.”“Super-minds? Oh, you mean Mark and his two wives.”“Uh huh. I couldn’t resist. I cajoled Mark into linking with me for a few seconds. What awesome.