Though I wished it were otherwise, as I began my descent into Milanseme, I felt Max's regretful farewell. The drach
remained hovering above us, one of their massive number sinking to the ground beside my vehicle to the shock of the
gathered demons who had come to observe our arrival.
We are, unfortunately, tasked with other necessary jobs, Max sent. I looked up into the dust the landing drach raised,
waving at the waiting dragons hanging in the air above. The momentary gateway to the other Universe might have been
healed, but Sydlynn's son, Gabriel's, power created cracks and lesions in our veil that require attention.
I didn't know that, I sent.
Nor does she, he sent. And I would prefer it remained so. I have faith the one Syd named Mabel can help you and be our
go-between for the duration. I glance to my right, realizing then the huge drach had shifted into a tall, broad-
shouldered female. She bowed her head to me, diamond eyes catching the light of the suns.