How to deal with a foul mood

[image error]Felix was in a funk (what with a broken leg), so I let him have a bit of fun.

Enjoy this little excerpt from the upcoming In Numina.

My mobility impaired, I could not take on another case. I was in no condition to walk far, but I limped down to the docks between the grain and fish markets, found a good corner, chalked ‘FORTUNES TOLD CURSES IDENTIFIED’ on the wall, sat down on a folding stool, put on airs, and busied myself with a scroll of Assyrican star-gazing that looked impressive with all...