"Impressive force of will," the Librarian said. "I can see why he wants you. Why have you really troubled me child."

"There is a rogue Watcher involved as well," Gabrielle replied apparently unaffected by the condescending use of the word child. "The Linguist has thwarted it twice now but a third encounter is inevitable."

"Has he now," the old man said his full attention on me now. "You are full of surprises. I would suggest carrying your Sicarius with you at all times. The blessing on it should be enough to harm a Watcher whether it is physical or not. I cannot guarantee success. Watchers are bloody fast and possess...