There's a cold trickle of relief from the predator within as Mable declines. Conner had figured it would be a long shot, but he was willing to take the steps necessary to ease Mable's worries about his own intentions. "I understand; 'no rest for the weary'". Or the wicked. "I hope you have a good night, Ms. Wood." He gives the Hierophant a nod of respect, which he hopes her to recognize as between equals. With the worst behind him, Conner returns to the flow of Elysium. Perhaps somehow this dark alliance could prove fruitful...

Continued in (2110) Eternal Court...