"What? Tonight?"
Dorothy nodded, looking at him with some dissatisfaction.
"Yes, Shade, tonight. You'd better prepare properly. Though Leisha knows you well, you still need to show the right attitude. She can't stay out for long. His Majesty the King is furious over Sachs Cavendish's affair, and no one wants to make him unhappy right now."
"What should I do?"
Shade was not only delighted that he would finally be able to see Her Royal Highness the Princess in Tobesk, but also glad that he could get rid of the four one-shilling printing plates in his possession. Keeping those things on him always made him feel as though he might become a criminal at any moment.
"There's so little time. How am I supposed to arrange this?"
"I knew you wouldn't be able to handle it. Don't worry, I've already arranged everything for you."
The carriage started toward Saint Derain Square. Dorothy took out a notebook containing the schedule.
"Go home immediately and change into clothes you don't often wear. Wear gray gloves on both hands, and pin any sort of animal brooch to your chest as a token. At six fifty, wait at the entrance to the alley beside the Seer Association. Once a carriage bearing the Falcon Crest stops, jump in immediately. Be quick—the carriage will only stop for five seconds."
"Is Leisha in the carriage?"
"Oh, Shade, please shut up. Time is tight. Don't interrupt me."
Dorothy seemed somewhat agitated.
"The carriage will head east, then turn south, stopping on a street at the edge of the University District and Tobesk South District. Get out, circle around nearby through the alleys twice, then enter the Red Flame Restaurant at seven forty. I've reserved a private room for you. Leisha will be waiting inside."
"You arranged this for