Karrakas was already waiting for them when they came down the staircase, standing near the tavern entrance with his hands in his pockets.
"Everyone ready?" he asked.
"Yes," Lukas said.
"Good. Let's go."
He led them out of the building and onto the street. As they walked, he glanced back at Lukas.
"Did you guys get everything on the list I gave you?"
"Yeah. We got all of it," Lukas confirmed.
Karrakas nodded and said nothing more on the subject.
They walked for about a minute before he raised one arm.
A car slowed and pulled to the side of the road. The driver leaned out slightly.
"Where to?"
"The outer gate," Karrakas said.
The driver nodded. "Get in."
Karrakas took the front passenger seat, while Lukas, Melody, and Akira climbed into the back. Karrakas tapped his card to the payment pad on the dashboard before they had even pulled away from the curb.
The car moved into traffic and picked up speed.
