NEIL
Dana wasn't returning any of my calls and when I went to the manor, one of her handmaidens said that she's gone out with Zyra for a Christmas shopping spree at the mall. Right, the Russel family tradition. This happens annually.
I dialed Zyra's number. Someone I know would take my call and not ignore it. She picked up at the first ring. See? As quick as a fox.
"sir Neil?"
"hey Zy. Are you with Dana right now?"
I heard a background conversation. confirmed. She was with her.
"yes, but we're going home. She said you don't need to come by the office. All of us were given a day off for today, no one's there."
I know that part.
"I'll see her in the manor then."
There was a slight pause and then-
"she said-"
