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"And Ethelinda is the ultimate distraction," I said

"Not such a bad day, after all, then," Owen said, giving my shoulder an extra squeeze

"Speak for yourself," I groaned "Can I take a break fro damsel in distress"

"Next tier, you’re welcorin He sounded aluessed he wasn’t et over his hurt feelings and restore our relationship wastechnique I’d recommend

"Count on it," I assured hier for a while I’ ourchased by anything or put under any spells And in case anyone is wondering, I’d be happy to help train sooing through that again"

"No, you’re not," Owen said firmly

"Now, I believe all of us need to rest and tend our wounds," Merlin said Marcia helped Rod up, and I thought he looked steady enough to walk on his own, but he kept his aret back on his feet, and then Merlin did so The weary lot of us headed out of the caverns, ons’ dismay, and ran into Sam before we reached the train station

"It turns out he was only bluffing partway," the gargoyle said "He did have soic, but we apprehended hiic with intent to expose ht a few minor incidents around town that weren’t too difficult to deal with The secret still see out"

"It’s a gargoyle, and it’s talking," Marcia said

"Yes, it is, just like the other gargoyles back there, and can we talk about it later?" I replied, patting her on the arm

The train station was deserted except for a few security guards who didn’t see in front of the station "I’ll get Katie hoets her immunity back"