The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida

Maali whispers to Cassim, begging him to let Jaki go. Maali calls for Dr. Ranee, then realizes he can get help from Sena. Sena brings Maali to Crow Man, where they see Stanley asking Crow Man for help because he plans on sending DD out of the country. Maali begs Crow Man to tell Stanley about Jaki’s incarceration, but, Crow Man and Stanley continue to talk about DD. Stanley says that the associate who would bring danger to DD is gone and shows Maali’s twine of cyanide capsules as proof. Crow Man throws Maali out of his cave.

Maali stands before Crow Man’s shrine. The mysterious figure with a necklace of human skulls steps out of its portrait and presents itself to Maali. It is the Mahakali, and it offers Maali a deal: If he commits to the demon, he’ll earn the ability to whisper to the living. The Mahakali can give Maali three whispers, but he must also participate in the day’s mission. Maali believes Jaki’s life is worth more than his, and he agrees to give up the Light. Maali whispers to