“I...didn’t get a very good look. It’s not Cludge though - he looks human; police or military, based on the uniform,” Jon squinted toward the figure on the bridge, but by now the headlights were washing out his vision, and he couldn’t make out any further details.

“What worries me is that I saw what looked like tape over his mouth... I don’t know what it means, but I doubt he wants to be here. If we approach him, we need to be really careful, I think.” As Jon spoke, he wondered if perhaps the giant had discovered they were looking for him. Did Contracts work like that? Was this something that had been set up to delay or trick them? Whatever it was, he had a sinking feeling that they weren’t going to like it.