When I was Kish’s age, I went through a phase where I practically slept all day. Now I was so busy I barely had any time to sleep. After weeks of running around Atlanta on a wild goose chase with that serial killer demon, it was nice to spend some time with my sister and aunt, even under these circumstances.

Unfortunately, now it was back to work. As it turned out my grandfather was connected to the seraphs, so we were supposed to investigate. Of course, I wasn’t told this until right before we had planned on driving back to Atlanta. This meant that instead of driving Kish back to her dorm, as was planned, I instead had to drop her off at the house she now owned, while listening to her complain the entire time, and then pick up Thalia at Charleston International Airport.

Thalia was waiting as I pulled up, wearing a business casual black jacket with matching slacks and sunglasses. I was still wearing a suit from the will reading, so we both at least looked like we could pass for federal personnel.

“Sorry about the late notice.” She said as she slammed the door closed. “I hope I didn’t interfere with your plans too much.”

I was beginning to feel like a taxi driver. Thalia, like my sister, seemingly refused to learn to drive, though unlike her she had about a century’s worth of time to try to learn. “Kish doesn’t have to go back to school until the beginning of the year.” I said. “I don’t know why she was so upset we’d be delayed. I guess friends or something. She’s staying in her new house for now.”

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“We may have to visit there later, for evidence.” She said. “I’m sorry about your loss by the way.”

“Honestly, it wasn’t my loss.” I said. “I didn’t even know him that well. I was shocked he left everything to my sister.”

“Well now we don’t have to keep secrets from her.” Thalia said. “At least, not many.” If I was being logical, I didn’t want my sister to know about any of this, but if I’m being honest I was glad she did. I was happy to have someone to talk to about this who was closer to my age.

“So why aren’t we just leaving this one to the police?” I said.

“Well, since the guy was connected its important that we make sure that it wasn’t something that shouldn’t get out.” She said.

“You think a demon killed him?”

“Maybe. It’s not likely though. I’d be more concerned about terrorists, or conspiracy nuts.”

“Or the family?”

“It wasn’t the family.”

“You’re sure?”

“Why? Did you notice something?”

“It’s probably nothing.” I paused, before noticing Thalia’s insistent silence. “Kish was telling me about this cousin of mine, Christian, apparently he was acting weird, hitting on her, and apparently he was cut from the will in favor of Kish. Again it’s probably nothing though.”

“I’d like to talk to him. After we look over the evidence and the scene.” She said.