After a careful examination of the circle that satisfied even Pride, Jude checked that his fly was zipped and his little book was in his hand.  Then he stepped into the circle and braced himself.  Teleportation was nothing new, but having a stranger hurl you through time...<br/>--You know, it was probably rude to not say goodbye--<br/>--There are a lot of things he could have said.  Silence balances them all out--<br/>--You just wanted an excuse to do less--<br/>--You know, now that Moka is gone, there's nobody who can keep Wrath in check--<br/>--Heh.  Heh.  Heh.--  The short laughter was like the panting of some immense beast.