“If I disprove the evidence on me and convince the accuser to lift the claim of the mark, I have a good shot at getting out from under this,” Sprite said.

“So where is Randal,” Clara asked, breaking her silence, clearly caring more about finding her friend than much of anything else.

Turtle looked at the ninja, a little embarrassed he hadn’t asked this very question sooner himself.

“I don’t know,” Sprite said. “There wasn’t anything in the packet about that. I’m sorry.”

“I might know,” Turtle said, “Besides his extensive trade routes, Giresun also runs a heavy security prison.”