She loved the rural countryside, which was flanked by mountains on either side. Nicholas sat in studied silence as he looked for landmarks. “I remember that farm with all the painted horses.” He turned onto a dirt road and left a trail of dust behind them as they drove for about a mile. He pulled into a small alcove and turned off the car. “So how does this work?” She nodded into the forest. “You just think about the item and go right to it?” “Usually. It’s not as precise this time because I’m trying to zone in on a memory of something that’s no longer there.” He started to walk away. “Give me a couple of minutes.” “Where are you going?” “When I go into find mode, my eyes look…different. It freaked out the first girl I ever had a crush on. She thought I was possessed by the devil.” “How long ago was this?” “I was twelve.” “Hm, so the last and only time you let someone see you was over ten years ago. And it still bothers you that much? That is serious.”
