glow and Devin found himself looking into a vaguely familiar, mustachioed face.

            While Devin was startled to face the newcomer, the rushing man didn’t seem at all surprised to see him.  “Ah, didn’t realize you were here,” he said in a matter-of-fact tone.  “Where are your little buddies, the little Asian one and the lanky fellow?  They look like a couple of typical Humboldt stoners.  All of you California types are just as lax and slack happy as they say, aren’t you?  Can’t even be bothered to show up for a vigil, can they?”

            Devin was taken off guard by the man’s familiar attitude and his brisk, hurried style of speech.  He t...

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