Luminescence 51

Candor sent in Enda and Rowan as Eros requested.
            He waited meanwhile, watching the shopfront.
            He’d taken less than a minute to slice through all three demons minds and ascertain what they knew of the demon Oracle and the glowing jar. Erasing their memories would be harder, he’d have to touch them physically to do it and it would be draining. A chill breeze flitted along the curves of the double Decker buses snicking around is neck as he pulled his jacket close, the cuffs up.

            The wind had turned direction suddenly like an unwelcome tide, the scent of stale air clung to his nose. If he were the suspicious type he’d consider it a warning from one of the gods. Candor had his reasons for not subscribing to such legends. He took one final look at the bustling street and stepped towards the back alley where the others waited for him. 

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