'What do you think has happened to her?' Elodie asked. 'I don't know. One moment she was here, the next she wasn't. Listen...' She paused to light a cigarette. 'She's a troubled girl. She's reckless. She seemed to be always on the run, if that makes sense. You'll do your best?' 'My best?' 'To find her. To bring her back safely from whatever dark place has claimed her.' 'Yes, I promise.'