that 'd be a good one . '' while i admired noelle 's professional demeanor , it was obvious that others among us did not . i had the distinct impression my fellow jurors wanted to get a rise out of her . clyde 's angry face registered momentary surprise . luis snorted . '' do n't answer that , '' said noelle , nodding to
clyde

his hands shot out , tracing wards in the air , spinning and twisting energy and the molecules of air in the room into a shining web that he cast around the insubstantial mist of the dragon 's soul . a rainbow of light reflected through the room as the energy swirled around his opponent . determination and calm rolled through him as the net settled over the dragon . he could feel the spirit gather itself , like any creature would before it strikes . he spread his fingers wide and held them , palms out , between himself and the
dragon

aidan charged out of the car , fearing the worst . '' i 've got your walking stick , tedd , '' he heard a young voice say . aidan froze on seeing todd pick up a walking stick from the street and continue walking towards the pavement as if nothing had happened . '' i do n't know what i 'd do without your help , todd , '' the old man said , waiting for his young companion to give him the
stick