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BACK INTO A FOLD
Jessica and Trooper meandered back toward the house shortly after the portal closed.
“Nobody will believe us,” Trooper said when the pair was more than halfway to the house.
“Believe us about what?” Jessica said absentmindedly.
“Wizards, nymphs, and green faeries. All of it,” Trooper said.
“Does it matter if we’re believed or not?” Jessica said. “How would somebody else know? Why would they know?”
“I don’t know,” Trooper said with a shrug. “There are times I think I need to talk to someone, just to make sure my cheese isn’t slipping off my cracker.”
“Come in and have a drink with me,” Jessica said, opening the backdoor. She grabbed a bottle and two glasses as she passed the cupboard where they were kept.
“I can stay for one drink,” Trooper said as he sat at the
