The screen flickered. Then the connection broke off. Mara still didn't stand. She ran. Her father's words were unspoken, but more clear than any Message: She hears through me. John lived. And something used it. The river remained on the left of them, then it turned into narrow streets. The city seemed suddenly ineffective normal. People sat in cafes, bicycles ringing, one Tram passed. And no one knew there was something waiting for her under a hospital. Bremen Jonas ran close to Mara. She looked at him several times. Every time he was looking at her. Not asking. Not doubtful. Just there. Elias crawled behind them. “If I survive, I will move into the mountains.” After a few minutes, the clinic reappeared. St-Joseph Clinic Blue light was now in front of the main entrance. More security. Black vehicles without License plates parked laterally. Eirene had taken over. Mara stayed in a side street. She pulled out the keychain. The little white pendant was wet, th
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