the scientist said, clearing a family of test tubes from an overturned milk crate and gesturing for Mallory to have a seat. “Or a series of anomalies, to be exact. Let me ask you; how did you arrive here?” “I drove,” Mallory said dryly. “Yes, of course, I understand that. But what I mean is, how did you find Anomaly Flats?” “I followed the road.” “And how did you find that road?” “What, are you serious? I saw a road, I turned onto it. How does anyone find a road?” “Hmm…very interesting.” Lewis pulled out a notebook and pen from one of the crates and began scribbling some notes. “Why did you turn onto that particular road?” Mallory exhaled with exasperation. “I don’t know! I saw a sign, I turned.” Lewis’ eyes grew large. “You saw a sign?” he asked. “What kind of sign?”
