Her heart was pounding. Why was she so dissapointed? She had been rejected by boys before. Why was this one different? For the God's sake, she didn't even know his name! Hannah dodged a puddle and hurried towards the tavern, pulling her cloak tight against the growing cold. Maybe he never got the note, or, maybe - Suddenly her ears twitched, and she became accutely aware of a voice, two actually, ahead of her in an ally. Silently, she pulled up against the wall. One of the voices she recognized, but couldn't match it to a face.
Alright. He gets off at about ten to head home to his mommy, so you have to try and do it before that.
But, sir-
No buts! Just do as your told! The scared voice turned towards the street, only to be pulled back by the familiar voice. And don't let yerself be seen, ya hear? Or were all in for it. The figure turned again towards the street and Hannah crouched down behind a barrel. The scared voice walked around the corner and into the door of the Broken Egg. The familiar voice walked out the other end of the alley and vanished into the dark city streets.
Where had she heard that voice before? Hannah racked her brain, trying to remember. Then she found it. It was the same voice she had heard her first night out in Corus. How could she have forgotten? Hannah's thoughts were interrupted by a drop of rain on her nose. And then another, and another. Bum' she thought to herself. She stood up and hurried inside the smokey pub.

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