Zone C -- Megacity One

[Enel]

As dusk begins to fall, I sense something falling from the sky. Before Vic has even noticed, I leap up to grab it. I can’t fly in this damned space, but I can sure as hell jump.

I touch down with a grunt and rip the package open. Within … is an egg. “Eh? An egg?”

Vic sidles over. “Some jumping legs you’ve got.”

I wave my hand. “Whatever. What do you think’s inside?”

As I hold it in my hand, I notice the bronze sheen and the dull thrum of power from inside. I sense that I could unleash it, any time I wanted … but it’s probably a one-time thing.

I grin. “Maybe a dragon.”

Vic shrugs. “Wouldn’t put it past this world. Seen all manner of strangenesses since I stepped foot here. Not least yourself, your lordliness. If’n ya don’t mind me saying,” he adds sheepishly.

I rise up to my full height, and tuck the egg into the crook of my armpit. “I’ll be keeping this.”

“Of course, my lord. But perhaps you might consider … if we unite that there artefact piece, you let me hang onto it?”

I round on him, waiting for an explanation.

“As powerful as your lordliness might be, I’d better be able to assist your worship with an artefact of my own … least that’s how’s I see it,” he mumbles.

Eh, he’s got a point. Besides, it’s not like he could take it and run. “Sure, whatever,” I say.

“Top call.”

I stretch my legs. “Let’s get going. I’m already sick of this bench.”

We do so, him following behind. My senses remain aware for any danger. Then … something.

“Vic, I think we might have a target. Stay quiet.”

“Can do, m’lordliness.”

With any luck, the sucker ahead of us has some item pieces.

Moving from C21 to C16