cant do that. Loyalty is all people in my profession have. "
"Excuse me, maam, but Mr. Spyder has a point. Whatever you decide, this Im telling you as a friend and a Gytrash: Madame Cinders does not always honor her bargains gracefully. When this is over, you must be wary. "
"Swell," said Spyder. "If we fail were screwed and if we succeed were fucked. "
"Thank you for telling me. Youre a true friend," said Shrike. She reached out and squeezed the little mans hand.
"What are you going to do?" he asked.
"We have to go forward. Without the book, we have nothing to bargain with. With it, we have a chance. "
"We can cut and run," said Spyder. "Disappear into that city ahead. Or trade for a ship and go somewhere. "
"There are too many people looking for us," said Shrike. "Theres no ship that can sail us away from this mess. And I need to get this key out of my body. The only way to do that is to get to Hell and succeed. "
"Im going with you," said Spyder.
"You cant. One glimpse of the underworld and youll be trapped there forever. "
"Im not going to sit by the door reading the funnies, wondering what time youre getting home from work. "
"This is just stupid and dangerous. Why are you doing this?"
Spyder kissed Shrikes cheek. "Didnt you get the memo? Heroes are coming smaller this year. "
They went and sat back down at the fire with Count Non and Lulu. The Count had his long legs propped against the far wall of the cave. Spyder watched as a tarantula worked its way down from the ceiling, stepped onto to Counts boot and crept up his leg. When it reached his h
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