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There are spies watching; Dimitri, as the Owl, perches on
a branch patiently waiting for a chance to swoop down
and grab the Crest, and the Black Raccoon is lingering in
the shadows of the tree as Carl Drinkwater searches the
road with a flashlight in his hand. Carl stops waving his
hand as the flashlight beam catches Katipo. He jumps back
in surprise.
Katipo opens her eyes. "Hello Carl. Come ... come sit
with me ... here by my side," she pats the ground.
"Where's the rest of you?"
"Oh ... here, let me move my cloak."
Katipo moves her cloak down and away, exposing her
legs, but still hiding her shoulder. Carl stares in awe.
"It's just my cloak. Do not be afraid. It makes me invisible
whenever I want," she moves the cloak again, this time
revealing the rest of her in the black form-fitting Latrodectus
attire. She swirls the cloak placing it on the ground
next to her in an invisible condition.
He looks at her and smiles as he sits near.
The mesmerized Carl asks, "What can I do for you?"
Katipo knows she has gained an ally, and asks his help to
gain access to the Secret Room.
* * * * * * *
Anza and Phir are in the Chamber Obscura standing at
the podium. The Sacred Oglala Bow rests against the podium.
Phir is instructing Anza, "When you were with Xandr you
were able to move trans-dimensionally because you used
both Transfer Rings together,” Phir pauses to be sure his
grandson understands, "when you are alone you need the