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The werecat inclined her head "A threat, little bird? I comprehend Then they do not treasure you as "

Rue laughed "That would appear to be the case"

"So?"

"So can you take otiate in my mother’s name and Dah knohere it is I suppose I aood, skin-stalker That is the right question And yes, yes I can"

At which Pri at once

Priht he ought to accompany Rue for research purposes At which state, for he could help defensively as well as scientifically Prio, they should take The Spotted Custard and crew into the forest en overnh by air before now? I suspect this forest to be overly lush No, the hunt must be conducted on foot Or more precisely, on paw"

Quesnel and Prierous!"

Rue considered "In lioness form, I can carry two easily" Only Prim had any idea how thrilled she was to say that Oh please, oh please, oh please

Miss Sekhht

Rue was delighted She felt coht I could takeas any normal werecreature At least I think I would be I’ve never done cat before, but by size --" She gestured expressively at her short curvaceous figure "As you ht have noticed, I did not benefit from my parents’ proportions Two is the most that will fit onwith this"

Rue said, "It has to be reat of a skin slip-up I will be safe as a lioness It is Miss Sekhmet here ill have to take the risk"

The werecat, following her plan, nodded "I ah not to fear a second death And you areexperience I a experiences any ested Priave her a little smile of approval

Prian to pace "You expect the rest of us to stay behind?"

Rue ignored him and asked Miss Sekhreements in any depth?"

The werecat shook her head

"Very well, Percy will hted, part terrified to be included

Primrose blanched "Rue, Percy’s not accustomed to adventure Or forests Or the outside world, really"

Rue said, "I know, but he did so ere little At least I know he can stay astride And he’s pretty deadly with his cravat pin"

Quesnel said with a cheeky smile, despite obvious tension, "Mon petit chou, any tiain, I would be happy to learn how to do it properly"