[Reyoki]

"In that case, Nova, is there a way to be sure we'll be alone during all this? I'd like to eliminate as many variables as possible. Konrad, you might want to leave the weapons and armor for now. If you have some sort of spiritual protection, though, such as prayer beads or talismans, that may come in useful. We are supposedly dealing with some sort of spirit, after all. If nothing else they should provide some sort of placebo courage," Missy said calmly.

She let out a quiet yawn behind her hand and took out her cell phone. She frowned at the time; it was already nearing ten.