"I love the sisters, but they're unrepentant gossips." "Place has a nice feel," I said. "Judy would like it." "Going so soon?" Mari asked, appearing at our table. "Was something wrong? You've hardly touched your plates." "It was delicious," I said. I'd eaten well over half of the food on my plate. "Tell Belle we're sorry, but events of the last week have made eating hard," Gabriella said. Mari placed her hand on Gabriella's arm. "Be careful, child, you’re in a precarious position and are making decisions that will endanger many." Mari's speech wouldn't have been particularly creepy if her eyes hadn't fogged over as she warned Gabriella. Gabriella didn't even bat an eye, however, and patted the older woman's hand. "Thank you, Mari. I'm afraid we can't turn back. A girl's life is at stake." Mari's eyes turned back to normal. "Quite so, Gabby. My visions are not clear, only the danger to you and those around you. I cannot help but feel that Felix Slade is fuel to this fire," she said, looking pointedly at me.
