The Shadow shook his head disapprovingly. “And ... he is gone.” He turned to the imps. “I told him to be careful, did I not?” The imps nodded. “Was good advice,” Izzy said. “Thank you,” the Shadow said. “He never listens to me. I am not just here for my looks, dammit!” He stared at the Portal for a long moment. When Lorn did not reappear, he groaned in frustration. “We need to find him. Best be careful when you venture near the Hill—the Nightmares might be roaming.”
