For the most part, Ray thought Asher was a pretty normal guy. He wasn't the kind to overreact, so when he did act strangely, it was usually a sign that something was wrong. Nine times out of ten it was down to island magic.

Ray figured the only way to find out why was to follow, so he dragged himself and his cases down the street, eventually struggling around the corner into the alley. He began to pile them up out of the way, noting the fact that Asher was willingly leaning against a building so crumbly it looked fit to fall down. That wasn't a good sign.

"If you really are feeling sick, we can go home, y'know..." he said, sounding a little concerned.