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    “You don’t want to know what’s in the food. Just eat it and don’t think, it’s better that way.” Shade took another bite of her chilidog and stifled a laugh, hoping she wouldn’t choke on her food.
    “That was amazing! What are we doing next, Shade?”
    She had to admit, his enthusiasm was rubbing off on her. She wished it’d rub off on Dylan, too. His glum demeanor was such a downer.
    “I don’t know. Maybe hit up some museums? Lots to do downtown. I think I just want to walk and see what comes up.”
    “Sounds good to me.”
    “We have to return to the Scren soon, remember? Assemble the troops? You’re going to be prisoner at the Unseelie palace again. Doesn’t that worry you?” Dylan dropped his napkin on the table, slipped some leaves from his fake wallet onto the table and flicked his fingers over them. They immediately turned into twenty-dollar bills. “Let’s go.”
    “I’m quite aware of the situation, Dylan. I said give me a bit , and I’ll jump right onto the sinking boat in no time, all right?” Shade gritted her teeth and slid out of the booth, ready to leave the gloomy Teleen behind. At least Nautilus was game for sightseeing for a few hours before returning to the dreary world of Faerie. Why couldn’t he just let go for a bit?
    “Okay.” Dylan backed off, realizing he was starting to grate on everyone’s nerves and decided to keep quiet and alert for any danger. “So where to?”
    Shade shrugged until she came up to a poster of a frequently visited spot in Chicago. “Here.” She pointed to the picture of a large, mirrored-looking, deformed sphere. “Millennium Park. I’ve always wanted to visit it.”
    Nautilus agreed , and they headed off in the direction the poster had pointed them. Dylan followed closely behind. His senses were buzzing, and he could’ve sworn they were being watched. Whatever or whomever it was, they didn’t want to be seen, at least, not yet.
    He pondered warning Shade, but didn’t want to ruin her little outing. He understood that she needed to loosen up, but this wasn’t the way to do it. Portland was one thing, but they were closer to Unseelie territory here, and the exiles would not be happy to have a Seelie Faerie queen prancing about the city.
    Hopefully, their presence would be tolerated long enough to enjoy the city.
     

     
    “WHAT’S THE POINT of this thing?” Dylan eyed the huge mirrored monstrosity that scores of people were taking pictures of and posing in front of as if was the next best thing to Elvis. Frankly, he wasn’t impressed but smiled every time Shade asked him to take her picture. She’d bought a disposable camera at one of the stands nearby and was making terribly funny faces as he snapped away.
    “ Nautilus, take a picture of me and Dylan.” Shade plopped the camera into the merman’s hand and ran over to hang on to Dylan. He blushed pink at her affections. It felt good, but here in public, he felt naked as she kissed his cheek.
    “ Wait… how do I use this thing?” Nautilus flipped it the wrong way and flashed himself in the eyes, almost dropping the camera.
    “Oh dear. ” Shade jogged over to him and held it for him to grab the right way. Throwing short, quick instructions to him, she pranced back to Dylan and resumed her kiss on his cheek. “Okay, we’re ready!” she hollered. Dylan winced at her voice right in his ear, but he liked her lips on him and her arms squeezing him tight.
    The flash finally clicked , and Nautilus handed it to not to Shade, but to Dylan.
    “My turn.” He winked and pulled her toward the monstrosity again.
    “ Um… okay.” Shade blushed and tried to stand not too close to him, but he insisted on tossing his arm around her shoulder and pulling her snug against his side. “Say cheese!” He flashed his brilliant smile for the camera as Dylan grumbled and took the picture, hurrying back to Shade before Nautilus asked for one with a kiss.
    He was ready to lose the merman.