t does that mean?"
"It means that taking a part of someones body gives the Clerks some power over the remaining body," said Shrike.
"Its still just static to me. "
"I believe it means that the Black Clerks might not take eyes simply because they are foul and need to replenish their organs," said Count Non. "Perhaps they are able to see where those eyes should be, watching through the empty sockets they once inhabited. "
"The Clerks are in my head? Theyre looking through my fucking eyes?" Lulu shouted. There was hysteria in her voice.
"Is that right, Shrike?" asked Spyder.
"Its possible," she said.
"I saw the Clerks in Berenice. I thought it was just a coincidence," Spyder said. "They must want the book, too. Or to spook us from it. "
"I led those slugs right to us," Lulu said. "The Black Clerks have seen everything were doing and know right where we are. " She stood and snatched up the shotgun. "Fuck that. "
"What are you doing, Lulu?" Spyder said. He started over, but Lulu pointed the four-ten at him.
"Stay put, Spyder. Im ending this right now. " Lulu was walking backwards into the dark, keeping the gun pointed at the group. "Those bloodless motherfuckers think they can watch TV out of my head? Im going off the air, like I should have done a long time ago. "
"Dont do anything stupid," said Spyder.
"Look at me!" Lulu yelled. "Look at whats left of me! Ive pretty much used up all my stupid for this lifetime. Im done. " She ran into the dark.
Spyder ran after her, pausing at the dune line in case she was waiting. He di
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