“Yeah, why were you?” Jessy asked, crossing her legs.

“One of the prisoners escaped a year ago,” he answered. “His name was Bastion, and he was the most voracious neko in our country. Some say he’s the husband of Velvet, who has an equally deadly appetite. We couldn’t find him at home, so we’ve been sent to our home countries to find him.” He smirked, then said, “Whoever can kill him will be allowed permanent paid leave.”

Jessy’s wings buzzed excitedly. “So if he’s here…”

“I KNOW he is,” Jeffrey responded. “He’s currently living under a false name, but I’ve yet to find him…”