Though the frogs outside the window did not croak often, their calls drifted in from time to time during pauses in the two men's conversation. There was no pattern to the intervals between the three stages of [Rain Man], but even the longest interval was no more than twenty-four hours. The explosive breeding of frogs and the terrible weather, as though someone were pouring water down from the heavens, both indicated that the third stage could arrive at any moment.
For finding a specific target whose location was uncertain, having Ellie help would actually be the best choice. Shade planned to go to Saint Byron's and ask Ellie for assistance if matters were still worsening by noon.
The heavy carriage continued through the streets and alleys of the Outer City District. Rainy weather made hired carriages busier than usual, so this carriage did not stand out there.
On the way to search for the relic, Shade and Mr. Finch also discussed many other matters. The aftermath of the [Skin Object Hall] incident was still fermenting. Although the relic's main body had been successfully contained, the Skin Objects scattered throughout the area, as well as the few Skin Crafters who had not been in the hall, still needed to be dealt with.
According to intelligence provided by the [Witch Council], the Church was certain that a large number of ordinary people in the area had come into contact with the relic. Shade had not forgotten the Charming Lady Club, and the Church had indeed found the person in charge of the club based on that lead.
But the club had not been eradicated. The Church had merely obtained a list of those connected to the Skin Objects.
Shade even sighed to Mr. Finch over this matter:
"The Charming Lady Club preserved