As we came closer we could see it was indeed a boy of about 8 to 10 years old. When we got to about 15 feet apart, he asked, “Are you really sky spi...its? I have never heard of seeing sky spirits. Are we dead?”“No son, you are not dead. I will show you we are sky spirits.” I reached in a pocket and removed my lighter and flicked a flame. I then pulled my Colt from its holster and fired into the air. The thundering boom of the pistol made the child drop to the ground holding his ears.“Now, do you. " I know, but..." No buts. I'd give anything I could to help a friend in need."Sherry sighed. "Alright, you should come with us tomorrow - but youshould hear my friend out BEFORE you decide to help this time." Whatever. What time?" Just come straight home after work, we'll leave from here."~~~~~The next day, I'd pretty much forgotten about the appointment withSherry's friend until I was on my way home. I decided to pick up thepace a bit since I was a few minutes late at the office. I. Be back in two-three hours. It'd be nice if you were gone. Any of Kenny's stuff, don't steal it. Kenny has changed some since you knew him. He met a lot of tough guys up there at territory and he's still alive."The lady was brave. "You one of those tough guys?" Kenny hired me. I didn't ask for the job." Let them think what they wanted.I put my attention to the range when I went out. Not a cow to be seen and the land hadn't been grazed. "You know where the boundaries are?" Mostly. You ain't. The excitement was palpable, as the entire city seemed drawn to the main square.Sardaford maintained a large square deep in the heart of its Byzantine lanes. The temple anchored the north end with flying buttresses and the governor's mansion with its ornate columns, representing the king, stood directly opposite. Between them, on the east side was the City Hall, and across the square from that building was the eastern headquarters of the king's army. Each side of the square balanced each other.