The vibration of his laughter rumbled through his chest and to her hand. She smiled, feeling all the warmer for it. "Jecht, I..."

"Halt! No exit is permitted by order of the Mayor!"

Whatever Megara had been about to say, she was cut off by the authoritative call of the guards as they approached the gate. She sucked in her breath and scowled over her shoulder at the men that were steadily nearing them. "Great..."