The vast expanse of the crystal-clear sky reflected infinity into a piercing pinpoint. This seemed incongruous and, therefore, I elected to tentatively investigate further along this tangential path.

The last known location of Code-Name: Antago (you know who he is) is also the last known location of the Seven Syllable Code. This did not seem the least bit incongruous and, at any rate, demonstrated nothing regarding motive. The location of the prehistoric Bull Hide upon which is inscribed the revered Decode Algorithm, key to the Seven Syllable Code, an apparent priority but currently a mystery so totally lacking in forensic evidence as to be non-existent. There were recurring themes but, according to The Handbook, these were not indicative of a pattern of decoder theft.

I cautioned myself that nabbing Antago or the Code or the Decode Algorithm would, more-than-likely, be only the first torturous step in a Pilgrim’s Progress-like slog.