When Shade once again found Miss Brown, who was hiding in the North District, after leaving Canary Manor in Tobesk South District, the last sliver of sunset had already sunk below the horizon.
The city welcomed another night, but the good news Shade brought lifted Miss Brown's spirits from night into day.
Miss Brown's eyes reddened at the help Princess Margaret had offered, and she did not know what to say. But Shade had no time to let the lady express her gratitude or admiration for the princess:
"Let's go. When I came here by carriage just now, I saw more police on the streets than usual. Now that night has fallen, I think the whole city will be searched tonight. We should meet up with Mr. Feringa first."
Miss Brown had a map here. Shade unfolded it and spread it on the floor:
"Look, we first need to enter Tobesk's Central District and enter the underground sewer pipes through this alley to find your fiancé."
He pointed to the center of the map:
"Then we head west from here all the way to the Terrarell River. There is a dock on the east bank of the river channel, and the cargo ship transporting goods for the princess will probably remain there until eleven tonight. As long as we get you aboard before eleven, you'll be safe."
After discussing the plan, the two quickly packed their belongings into two suitcases. Carrying them through the streets at night would be a nuisance, so Shade had Miss Brown leave them here, claiming someone would deliver them to the dock by the Terrarell River later.
But in reality, Shade had Miss Brown go downstairs first. He erased their traces here, then used the time to turn the two suitcases into toys and put