[The Empress' Estate - Frescots]

Sakura isn't very receptive to Adir's humour right now. She's been worried sick since he was unconscious, and it's going to take her a bit to get over that. "Better now." Being awake is a pretty big improvement at least.

[Northside Streets]

Sticks may have a hard time finding them. First of all, they are in a city, and the commotion has started to draw some attention. There are people moving in the direction of the compound, their dangerous curiosity driving them. Others more wisely are moving away. People shout and point when they see Sticks flying above. But where are his quarry...?

"It's under control." Vax says, sounding strained. With a thought, she envelopes them in a dream. They're just another group of people moving away from the gathering chaos. Nothing special about them. They just want to be away. The only immediate giveaway is that people have to part more widely for them, even if they don't realize they're doing it.

[Merc Office]

"Damn, that's spooky." The phone ios actually down here. He's starting to let his doubts slip. "Uh, let's try and find the phone." That seems like the best plan. They should be able to find it if it keep ringing.