Shadow saw a thin flicker of doubt cross his face, for a moment he looked hesitant as though he was about to backtrack from the idea, but then a slim smile crossed her face as he nodded his agreement…“Excellent, we had better make a move before the sun dries that stain in anymore.”  Shadow smiled and drunk back the last of her coffee… it was cold and bitter, much like the owner of the establishment.<br/><br/>A Taxi idled across the square, the driver leaning against the side of the car and watching the bustle of the square. Shadow stepped to the edge of the pavement and caught his eye; with a quick nod he bought his car around to the kerb outside the café.  Shadow opened the door and watched as first Thorn entered, exchanging a soft smile with her and then the young man… Shadow followed quickly behind and they sandwiched him on the back seat…<br/><br/>The warming sun beat down on the car as it turn from the town and began to head towards the outskirts, the journey wasn’t a long one, but the growing heat of the day and the general state and smell of the cab made it somewhat unpleasant.  Shadow turned to Thorn and rolled her eyes… “He should be paying us to come in here, or at least cover the medical expenses if one of us picks up dysentery.” She grinned.<br/><br/>With a jolt the cab came to a halt outside of the house… it was set a little way from the road and lay somewhat secluded with a wood towards the back… Once the driver had been paid they made their way up the driveway… Thorn opened the door which swung into the entrance hall; the focal point was a grand staircase that split in two at the higher level…<br/><br/>Shadow turned to him and motioned with her eyes up the stairs… “Bathroom is just up here…” she started towards the stairs and felt his presence behind her, she turned her head at the top of the stairs and caught a hidden look from Thorn..<br/><br/>“The bathrooms just here…” with a smile she opened the door and watched him pass, “feel free to take your time, you can just leave your clothes outside the door and we can get them washed…” Shadow was still smiling as the door closed behind him….<br/>