Chapter ONE - Weebly

me work.” He took a step, intending to walk back
toward the Dowser. “Come on, I’ll tell you about it on
the way.”
Diver hesitated, though only for an instant. Still, that
was enough.
“What’s the matter with you?” Ethan asked.
“You’re acting like I was the last person in the world
you wanted to see.”
“I am not,” Diver said unconvincingly. “I was … I
was headed home. I’m tired; it’s been a long day.
But … but sure, I’ll come to the Dowser with you.” His
voice sounded falsely bright.
Ethan eyed him curiously as they began to walk.
“What were you talking to Derne about?”
Ethan hadn’t expected Diver to ask about Derne
before hearing of his latest encounter with Sephira. But
he recounted his conversation with the merchant as they
headed up to Middle Street and across Mill Creek into
the center of the city.
When Ethan had finished, Diver said, “I didn’t know
that he and Berson’s daughter were engaged.”
“You wouldn’t have known it to listen to him today,