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"This sounds familiar. . ." I murmured as I looked around, half expecting for a demon to pop out at us or a giant talking bird to impart her infinite wisdom.
"What happened?" Asher questioned the man.
The servant opened his mouth, but at a look at us suspicion entered his eyes. He snapped his mouth shut and straightened while his voice took on an imperial tone. "I'm afraid Lady Margaret isn't here right-"
"Cut it short and tell us the truth," Asher snapped as his eyes flashed with annoyance. "When did she disappear?"
Asher's bolder tone shook the man's own confidence and he sank into a slouch. "T-two days ago, sir."
"And where was she last seen?" Asher questioned him.
The man winced. "I don't think I should tell you, sir. She may fire me, and my father couldn't stand that s
