Chapter 19
Fableland
Orlando, FL
The forecast for today is sunny skies, delicious treats, and a second helping of magic.
—Cartographer app weather widget
Lia
I’m ready whenever you are!
(8:20 AM)
Lia
I’m at the gate. This is where we were supposed to meet, right?
(8:35 AM)
Lia
Mason?
(8:45 AM)
Lia
I’m starting to feel like my mother now.
(8:57 AM)
Lia
Did I get the time wrong? I thought we wanted to be there at opening?
(9:04 AM)
Lia
Is everything okay?
(9:25 AM)
Lia
Two people have already finished the clues for the day. Only fifty people will make it.
(9:33 AM)
Lia
We’re never going to rank in the Top Ten at this rate.
(9:44 AM)
Lia
Are you okay? Did something happen?
(9:46 AM)
Lia
I’m going without you.
(9:48 AM)
Lia
Can you meet me at the Fool’s Gambit?
(9:48 AM)
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Tess
Are you done already?
(9:49 AM)
Lia
He didn’t show up.
(9:50 AM)
Tess
ARE YOU KIDDING ME?
(9:51 AM)
Issy
Lia, we’re on our way.
(9:52 AM)
Tess
I’LL KILL HIS ASS.
(9:52 AM)
Issy
How do you kill someone’s ass?
(9:53 AM)
Tess
NOW IS NOT THE TIME FOR SEMANTICS, IS
(9:54 AM)
Issy
Lia, are you okay?
(9:55 AM)
Lia
Not really, but I’m not losing this scavenger hunt.
(9:57 AM)
Tess
Do you think he’s playing you? Is this his attempt to get you out of the contest?
(9:58 AM)
Tess
(9:59 AM)
Issy
Tess, let’s not jump to DEFCON 1 just yet. Is he on the leaderboard? Is he getting the clues on his own?
(10:01 AM)
Lia
No.
(10:01 AM)
Issy
Then I don’t think he’s trying to trick you or something.
(10:02 AM)
Lia
That’s true.
(10:04 AM)
But I can’t wait for him anymore.
(10:04 AM)
I need this money too. I need to win.
(10:05 AM)
Maybe it is best if I do it without him.
(10:10 AM)