At the base of the stairs, Matias turned to Dante.

"No shit," he replied, "no one else here can manipulate shadows. Granted, didn't know she could do–"

He paused for moment, collecting his words.

"... [i]that[/i], but I guess I learn something about you weirdos every day.'

All the while as he spoke, he was walking. He more or less knew how to get to the van, although the capital had twists and turns that prolonged the journey. Once he got there, he unlocked the back doors and carefully placed Midnight on the floor.

"Do we have anything to help her in the meantime?"