I'm curious too, now, [ Matt notes. But he can agree it's wise to wait, if the matter of circuitry won't make a difference to tonight's work. Do one thing at a time so you can do it well, etcetera.

There's half a moment's delay in following Tezcatlipoca down the dark street. Not hesitation, but an interest in the change to his usual posture. The slink in his strides. Then Matt hurries to catch up. ]

Witches don't have familiars, that's a myth, [ he adds, amused. ] Psychics have them sometimes--I think it's usually empaths, but I'm not sure. [ Half a beat. ] But that contract sounds good to me.

Where do I sign?