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[ Caer Scima had not been a place Ariadne had wanted to return to after the previous month. But when searching for the feathers and feather thief pointed the trail in that direction, Ariadne had returned both her mare and her bandersnatch to her manor. Bentley the imp would look after them, and with the offerings (offerings, of all things) being left at the gate, she doubted finding others to employ would be as difficult as she'd feared. She uses her ability to move through shadows again for the first time, and combined with the fairy ring, she is soon back at Caer Scima.

For the best, she supposes; she has to pick up Ser Pounce-a-lot anyway.

As she opens the locket, Ariadne twirls a blue feather in her fingers; another one she'll have to give back to the imps, though she wonders if perhaps she ought to see if she can turn into something decent at tracking. Catching thieves is hardly her strong suit. ]

I have a confession to make, [ she starts, forcing herself to look at the locket. The twirling of the feather is a nervous gesture. ] Last month, some of you encountered a large shadow creature -- horned, with giant claws. Some of you were injured by it.

[ Some saw others killed by it. ]

The creature attacked the Station, Caer Scima, and Caer Glaem. It was at Caer Glaem that it was brought down and returned to its true state.

[ She takes a breath. ]

Me. And I'd like to apologize for what I did as the creature; I didn't have any control over it, any conscious thought at all.

[ She would not, at least, have attacked the Station or Caer Scima or her friends. Caer Glaem... well, she had been there before because she had been ordered to. ]

I have already been punished for it; I was in the dungeons of Caer Glaem, and I'm sure I'd still be there now if things were different. [ If Razul of the Larks had not been sent for her. ] I just thought that I should explain.

So. Now you know.

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[ He won't kill anyone, promise! ... Torture... eh. ]

A cat? I did not know you had one! You may have trouble with your bandersnatch, Alcalasse.

A friend of mine left it here when he disappeared. Straton's met him, though- well, he was much smaller, at the time.

I see. That is fortunate then, for introducing him to a cat now might make for difficulties. [ like Straton trying to eat the cat ]

[ straton no ] Definitely. And Ser Pounce-a-lot is quite fierce, when he has to be.

[ should Mags buy a muzzle ]

Ser Pounce-a-lot? An interesting name. [ Maglor smiles faintly ] Straton will doubtless enjoy the company, if he does not decide to take him as a rival for your affections.

That's what I thought. Anders named him, though. [ She's not sure if Maglor knew Anders or not. ]

I think he'll be okay. I have two hands, at least.

I do not think I knew him. [ Maglor shrugs ] Aye - but only two! You will have to ensure you have no more pets, little builder, or there may be considerable strife in your household!

He accidentally set Grell on fire while we were fighting the worms. [ fond memories. ]

I'll try to keep that in mind.

He... [ and that startles a surprised bark of laughter from it - a little rusty, as if he has not made such a sound in uncounted years ]

Ah me. Did Celegorm know? He had a high regard for her! I fear I am only acquainted with her in passing, however.

[ Rusty or not, it's good to hear him laughing. ]

You know, I'm not sure. She was certainly covered in ash when we met up with everyone, but I was also covered in dirt and Anders had worm blood all over his sleeves. We made quite a sight.

Such a sight you must have made [ he says fondly ] - one day you will have to tell me this tale, I think. Well, at the least none came to serious harm - and hopefully Straton will not object to his new companion overly!

I'd be more than happy to. I'll tell you how Straton deals with Ser Pounce, too.

[ He smiles back at her and nods ]

Then I will look forwards to hearing from you again, little builder! With grand tales of friendship and rivalry, no doubt.

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