"We’ve got to search the databases for everything we can on Mr. Shakala. our Zulu mage, and anyone else we can turn up," he said, getting to his feet. "It’s going to be a long night. Excuse me for a while. I need to get some rest. See you in half an hour." Michael retired to his bedroom, where he dropped into a well-upholstered armchair, closed his eyes and sank into the calm of meditation.