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2024-10-29 19:42:56The walls of Zeke’s study fell away and Sébastien found himself standing in the middle of the city at night. Bright lights were strung high above the streets, extended between the balconies of the buildings on either side. Jazz music blared from a club across the road, as patrons milled around in front of the doors, sipping alcohol from large plastic cups. There were people everywhere, talking in loud and excited voices, as they strolled across the pavement, before disappearing into one of the many nightclubs and shops in the street.
Sébastien moved cautiously through the crowd, his eyes searching for Merlin, while wondering where she could be. He had almost reached the end of the street, when he saw an artist painting a mural, that stood propped up against a brick wall. Looking closer, he spotted Merlin, standing in front of the mural, gazing at the unfolding images with keen interest. He went to stand beside her, watching the artist d
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