floor. “Soaking skulls in urine for a series of darkcycles will remove leftover flesh from the bone, and therefore begins the preservation process.” The entire bar goes still. If I’m not mistaken, it’s disquiet and unease that I see reflected on a myriad of alien faces. I look around defensively. “That’s not the method I use.” Aurora takes my arm, and I turn to look down at her. “I don’t!” I whisper, knowing she will at least believe me. “It’s so unsanitary. There are countless other solutions to remove flesh—”
