“Yes, but how did the city of your birth know to create you?” the creature was saying. “I can breed individual pieces to do as I wish. What bred you? And why was this city able to summon you here now?” Again that question. Why are you here? “What if I’m not special,” Lift whispered. “Would that be okay too?” The creature stopped and looked at her. On the wall, Wyndle whimpered. “What if I’ve been lying all along,” Lift said. “What