Gentle footsteps echoed along the deserted street. They were slow and steady, and belonged to a man who felt no rush. Indeed, most of his night had spent strolling the streets of Sacramento, and even as he approached his true destination, Dominic felt no need to hurry.
The rendezvous with Bea was something he had been waiting for since his first night in the Domain, and his long walk to that night had been the Lord's way of planning. As he had meandered through block after block Dominic thought of what he was going to say, what questions he had to ask, and how he was going to deal with his fellow Carthian given her somewhat explosive temper. It was an unfortunate scenario, but as a new arrival he was dependent on Bea's knowledge of the Domain to get his bearings and to breath some life into a Movement that only consisted of the two of them. With luck this would be the first step in developing a good working relationship. He hoped luck was on his side.
Over a brief call, they had agreed to meet at a small lot off of Garden Highway just north of the Sacramento River. It was largely empty space. A few cars sat unattended under a lamp post, but from what Dominic could see there was no one else around. He glanced down at his watch. "2:58. She should be here any minute."
An old cellphone was removed from his pocket, and Dominic tapped out a brief text. "Back corner of the lot nearest to the river. In a green jacket. Ready and waiting."