"Good," he said, grinning. "The rest of them will meet us there."

Akaya led the way through the crowd, the backstage area, and into the alley outside. There were plenty of people outside too, mostly concert goers who were either headed home or, like them, onto the next location. Akaya navigated them through the bustle until they reached the club called Ecplise, a hip spot that was known for its vast beer selection and the best DJs in town. The bouncer waved them through.

Inside, the thundering beat flowed with an infectious melody, one that you couldn't help but swing your hips to. Akaya pushed his way to the bar and glanced over his shoulder to Omi.

"What do you want?"