“Time moves faster in The Echo, doesn’t it?” Desmond asked suddenly.

Atlas blinked in surprise to his question. “Uh, yes, I believe so. Why?”

“I’m going to set an alarm on my phone for sunset, so I know when to come back. I still have a roommate here that would freak out if I didn’t come home,” Desmond explained.

“Just be careful then. And I wouldn’t use your powers unless you need to. It seems that the curse does spread the ...