Kill the Dead

I COME OUT in the old apartment. Vidocq and Allegra are studying a pile of books. “Jimmy, are you all right?” asks Vidocq. “Allegra told me about what happened with the revenants.” “I’m fine. Everything is fine. This is for both of you, but you in particular.” I hand Allegra the flask. “You want to be a healer? Here’s your chance to be a famous one. Follow the instructions on the paper and you’ll be the only person alive who can cure a Drifter’s bite.” Her eyes widen. “What’s in here? Where did you get it?” “I’ve gotta go. We’ll have lunch after the apocalypse. Have your people call my people.” I go back out the way I came in.