starling came. to me tonight.
she saw ash running. from the fleshangel.
he ran. into the schoolhouse. now empty.
starling said. it hovered. humming its hymns. as it moved around. the building. screeching in anguish.
it could not find him.
(helivedhowhowhowhowhow?)
impressive. he will be a strong. strong asset to my cause.
goodhumanstronghumanyesverygood.
but the shadows. run. from themselves.
ashtree you cannot escape this town you will not hide from me forever. i have marked you so has he.
but i am far faster. than he is.
in fact. i can see you. right now. OuO
