Astara gave an elaborate yawn. "You're going to have to go the long way, it's more discreet. Ninjattas have their uses, but they're not real subtle."
"The long way?" Dana asked. "You mean. . ."
"Through the world of chaos, sweetling. It's such fun!"
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Fun for you, thought the young demoness as she slogged through the world of chaos looking for a gate into the goddesses's world. She noticed an odd thread that seemed to begin and end nowhere in particular, but something told her she should check it out. Yes, in one direction its harmonies were moving towards those of girlworld. It seemed to be transmitting some sort of information from another world to girlworld. This might explain how they had identified and eliminated Ninjatta so quickly. It might, Dana thought, even mean that they are getting ready for me. She pulled out a large machete from the bag of holding she and her imp brother had packed and cut through the cord.
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Lutfiyah was refreshing CYOC when the screen vanished replaced by the words "This address is unknown."