Fiances and Other Demons

gridley wrote:

"The next wave of eliminations will be held tomorrow at noon at Tophet Square," says the Grand Shylock. You're welcome to attend, but the honor of the killing is for sale to no one."

"But," adds Miss Tucker, "if you truly have a hankering, you could probably pick up one of the losers at a bargain price after the contest."

Chakram evinces a noncommittal smile and inclines her head slightly. We'll see.

Then she glances at the others and asks, "Should we be leaving now? Or is there something else you needed to do?" I wonder what they'll get up to next.