章 299: Wreathed in Darkness (2)

"So," Inspector John's voice reflected his confusion. "What just happened?"

We were sitting in the dining room. Aoife was sitting on the couch. The dull blade was on the low coffee table. Her gaze was fixed on it.

I had just stepped inside when Inspector John spoke. I hesitated for a moment, then carefully leaned the large scythe against the wall before sitting down. 

"Well?" The Inspector asked. His glare was fixed on me. "Care to explain?"

I sighed. "I'm not even sure myself. Besides, I don't think we have that kind of time right now." I made a vague gesture towards the TV. "Remember the woman that appeared by the Pillar in the Gallagher Mansion?"

Aoife nodded while the Inspector hesitated for a moment. "Woman?" He mumbled. "That weird thing with wings and scales was a woman?"