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“Back then? People were a lot less skeptical They believed host in the attic Every rattle of the ind-demon”

“Think Northrop was actually gifted?” Kara asked

Jeremy turned back to face her She found herself distracted by the curve of his jaw, by the dark stubble over his cleft chin It was all so familiar So fresh in her memory, even now

“Hard to say,” Jeremy went on He stared at the photo “He could’ve been the real deal He could’ve been a coed “Impossible to tell”

“But that’s definitely hi doard “And that means…”

“That by the tian finished He seemed pleased with himself Overly pleased

“Experiencing paranormal activity,” Jeremy corrected “But yes That”

There was a long pause as they stared at the photos some more Breakfast arrived Kara had already finished her coffee, and called for a second cup

“So he caan theorized, “because he kneas the height of the hotel’s activity It was the best ti like this, to perform his ceremony”

Jeremy nodded “Either that or he was summoned by the owner Hired to do it specifically when the Averoigne was most active”

It was cute, watching the two of the, even if only for ten seconds Kara ale

“Of course, a third possibility also exists”

They both cocked their heads Turned to look at her

“Instead of co here specifically at that time of year,” Kara said, “what if it were the other way around?”

Her two paramours looked back at her curiously