the thought was n't as natural as it once would have been for nix , but it still formed far too easily in his mind , as the sensor in question came within fifteen feet of nix , and then ten . '' nobody . '' the sensor 's voice was familiar , but nix could n't quite place it . '' i know you 're here ,
nix

after a few more minutes axel left patrick at the wall and went for a walk around the village . he stopped wherever he saw people and chatted . lifting spirits , cracking jokes , giving advice . the vicar was holding a service in the village square . a short and simple one . ' when you go out to war against your enemies , ' said the
vicar

hopefully mom would n't notice . mom was still sprinkling the flowers when i came down and headed for the jeep . '' your fishing gear is in the shed . '' '' right . '' fortunately the shed was still open so i did n't look a complete idiot . i quickly grabbed my gear , gave mom a kiss and headed toward the
jeep