The young man looked the two girls up and down, apparently decided they probably weren't bad people, and said, "Mr. Gray lives two streets away, at 112 Skyfire Avenue."
"Thanks, young man."
Fors turned to Xio. "We'll have to make another trip."
"Let's go, then. I've already asked for leave, so half a day's pay is gone anyway."
A little over ten minutes later, they arrived at 112 Skyfire Avenue. But as they approached, they saw a sign on the door saying he was out visiting. Only after asking a neighbor did they learn that Dorian Gray had gone to his office that morning, hurried back, then hastily packed some luggage and left on a long journey.
As for where he had gone, the neighbor didn't know.
Fors was momentarily at a loss. Seriously? You left on a long journey just as I arrived? Could the timing be any worse?
Xio frowned in thought. "Is it possible... that this Dorian you're looking for was scared off by the official Beyonders?"
"Huh? Why..."
Fors began asking instinctively, then realized: the members of the Abraham Family seemed to have been living under assumed identities all along. Since they were hiding their identities, they certainly wouldn't want anyone to find out.
Could Dorian have thought today's lockdown in Pritz Harbor was aimed at him?
Ah... what am I supposed to do now?
Who am I supposed to give Mr. Lawrence's last letter and belongings to?
Beside her, Xio suggested, "Why don't you open that gentleman's last letter? There might be some useful information inside."
"No, no, that would be far too unethical!"
Fors hastily refused.
After some thought, she took out the notebook she carried to jot down ideas and wrote down the reason for her visit, leaving Mrs. Anlisa's address as well.