24 HOURS LATER
How did this happen?
I hesitate in front of one of the cottages outside. I knock just because it's SOP. "Van Thomas. May I come in?"
A pause, and then Lamashtu's voice answers. "Enter."
Daji and I agreed I would go alone, but with my head on a swivel, I can see the silhouettes of various concealed gods all around us. Daji is with Della in the hotel proper, which is only right. Mother and daughter need that bonding time, and I am sure I'll get my time with my baby girl, too. For now, business before pleasure.
Owlman peeps out from a bush, his dark form dwarfing the greenery. I give a little wave, and then enter the cottage.