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without me. I’m meeting Cleophas at his home tonight, but it’s already getting late. Why don’t you find out what you can and then we can talk again tomorrow,” Avery replied.
    “Sounds like a plan to me,” Anika chimed in.
     
    An hour later, they had arrived at the campus café and were in the back talking with Adaline.
    “So do you know what Jacob was up to?” Anika asked Adaline.
    “I know he met with a young guy and gave him an envelope. They were definitely up to something,” she continued.
    “Avery said that you have different ways you can suppress people’s awareness of the strange events related to those connected to different realms in the multiverse, but he also said something about you having different methods of keeping tabs on people,” Owen continued.
    “Yes, that’s true. The secret ingredient in the coffee allows us to suppress people’s awareness related to the strange events, and the artifacts on the wall and in the back can pick up strange things and strong energy from different people.
    “Unfortunately, those who have a special connection are immune to the effect of the secret ingredient in the coffee, but we can still pick up certain things from the artifacts.
    “There is also the issue of the bo staves. The staves themselves help channel a small amount of power, not nearly as much power as there is in the element, but enough that can tip the balance when it is needed. We have devices in the back that use different artifacts to mold the staves, and those same devices monitor the energy from all known artifacts and bo staves in the area.”
    “So you must have know about Jacob and the beetle that held the element within it,” Owen replied back.
    “Well, that was a unique situation. The element contains so much power that it blocks our ability to see it. That, I suspect, is also the reason why I was not able to see what was in the envelope. There is something that is blocking the other artifacts’ ability to monitor Jacob and the young man he met with. Whatever it is, it can’t be good. You’re more than welcome to stop by anytime and use our equipment in the back. I’m not sure if it’s going to be able to help with the current situation surrounding Jacob, but you never know,” Adaline replied.
    “Thanks, Adaline. I’m sure we’ll be back again soon. It’s nice to know we have more allies on our side,” Owen said in response. “Alright. I’m going to head back home. I feel like I’ve used up a lifetime’s worth of energy in one day,” Owen then said wearily.
    “Well, Owen, I hope things work out with the dean and all. I myself still have a lot of makeup work to do, so I better get back to my dorm and start working on it. Unlike you guys, I don’t think I can sleep anytime soon,” Dante responded.
    “Good luck to both of you. I’m going to grab a slice before I head back to the dorm,” Anika said.
    With that they went their separate ways and mentally prepared themselves for the next morning. Avery, however, had just arrived at the home of Cleophas.
    “Avery, it’s good to see you.”
    “It’s good to see you too, Cleophas. Did you take your medicine?”
    “Yes, Avery. I took my medicine.”
    “I heard the dean came by and paid you a visit.”
    “Yes. That’s right, Avery, and I told him everything that bastard Jacob did to me and all that he’s been up to.”
    “I think that’s the problem, Cleophas,” Avery responded.
    “Oh dear. I see what you mean. I didn’t mean to… I mean I didn’t,” Cleophas muttered.
    “Yes. I know what you meant, Cleophas. It’s not your fault. Listen, I spoke with Owen, Anika, and Dante earlier today and they wondered if it was a good idea to meet together, not just them but the other members as well. What do you think? Do you feel up to it?” Avery asked.
    “I don’t see why not. I mean, I’m not as sharp as I used to be, and I go off the rails sometimes, but I think there’s a few things I can teach them