I made a slow turn as the man disappeared into...
I made a slow turn as the man disappeared into the hull of the ship
“Get ready,” I whispered as I pulled into the shadow made by the cylindrical wing of the next
enormous ship overI was only three or four yards from the tank truckThere were a few
technicians working near the front of the Flower-bound vessel and others, farther away, out on
the old runwayI would be just another figure in the night
I cut the engine and hopped down from the driver's seat, trying to look casual, like I was only
doing my jobI went around to the back of the van and opened the door a crackThe tank was
right at women's rolex watch the edge, the light on top glowing dull red, signifying that it was occupiedI lifted it
carefully and closed the door
I kept up an easy rolling pace as I walked to the open end of the truckBut my breathing sped
upThis felt more dangerous than the hospital, and that worried meCould I expect my humans
to risk their lives this way?
I'll be thereI'll do it myself, just like you wouldOn the off chance you get your way, that is
I had to force myself not to keep glancing over my shoulder at the open hatch where the man
had disappearedI placed the tank gently atop the closest column in the truckThe replica omega seamaster planet ocean addition, one
among hundreds, was not noticeable
“Goodbye,” I whispered“Better luck with your next host
I walked back to the van as slowly as I could stand to
It was silent in the van as I reversed out from under the big shipI started back the way we'd
come, my heart hammering too fastIn my mirrors, the hatch remained emptyI didn't see the
man emerge before the ship was out of sight
Ian climbed into the passenger seat“Doesn't look too hard
“It was very good luck with the timingYou might have to wait longer for an opportunity next
time
Ian reached over to take my hand“You're the good-luck prada fairy bag charm
“Do you feel better now that she's safe?”
“Yes
I saw his head turn sharply as he heard the unexpected sound of a lie in my voiceI didn't meet
his gaze
“Let's go catch some Healers,” I muttered
Ian was silent and thoughtful as we drove the short distance to the small Healing facility
I'd thought the second task would be the challenge, the dangerThe plan was that I would–if
the conditions and numbers were right–try to lead a Healer or two out of the facility under the
pretext that I had an injured friend in my vanAn old trick, but one that would work only too
well on the unsuspecting, shop prada handbags trusting Healers
As it turned out, I didn't even have to go inI pulled into the lot just as two middle-aged
Healers, a man and a woman wearing purple scrubs, were getting into a carTheir shift over,
they were heading homeThe car was around the corner from the entranceNo one else was in
sight
I stopped the van right behind their carThey looked up, surprised
I opened my door and slid outMy voice was thick with tears, my face twisted with remorse,
and that helped to fool them
“My friend is in the back–I don't know what's wrong with him
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