"Yeah," Blaise said quietly. "It was quick." Or at least it seemed quick in his brief vision.

Blaise rubbed his temples. He could feel everyone's emotions. And get snatches of their thoughts as well. He knew that Faith was more unsettled by the evidence of violence than she was letting on.

It was strange, this direct perception of emotions. Not like guessing at what people felt by their body language, expressions, tone of voice and so forth. It could be helpful, but it had a high price. Ami could have it. He'd be glad to get back where he belonged.