[That's right, Stoneface had known him too. Bastet nodded at Phoenix's words, reaching out to lightly touch Truth's face. If there was no scent of another person, then it was probably the Tree again. She'd have to ask Lezard if there were any bits of wood left in the wound when the body was examined.
She looked back at Phoenix, her own face calm and distant.]
I understand.
[She looked around, her attention caught by the box and scattered crayons, the map and other piece of paper, all soaked in blood. If he'd been following a treasure map, perhaps the box of crayons had been his prize? But she hadn't thought any of them ended at the Aquarium. She closed her eyes a moment, squeezing the bridge of her nose between her thumb and forefinger.]
sounds good!
She looked back at Phoenix, her own face calm and distant.]
I understand.
[She looked around, her attention caught by the box and scattered crayons, the map and other piece of paper, all soaked in blood. If he'd been following a treasure map, perhaps the box of crayons had been his prize? But she hadn't thought any of them ended at the Aquarium. She closed her eyes a moment, squeezing the bridge of her nose between her thumb and forefinger.]
Shit.