“But romances aren’t real, and surely never were. Doesn’t that take away some of the savor?” “What an interesting choice of words. ‘Not real, and never were.’ Could there be any more appropriate literature for men of our profession? Why are you always so averse to fiction, when we’ve made it our meal ticket?” “I live in the real world,” said Locke, “and my methods are of the real world. They are, just as you say, a profession. A practicality, not some romantic whim.” Jean set the book down before him and tapped its cover. “This is where we’re headed, Thorn—or at least you are. Look for us in
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