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"It's the day, Lina! Aren't you excited?" Nib asked as she danced around my small room.
My gaze flickered to the pouch on the nightstand where Flitter was hiding. I hoped she wouldn't spot him. But then, he'd managed to stay out of sight ever since he returned three days ago. I had hoped he'd stay there now too.
"What day?" I asked, confused by what she meant.
"The day you're going down to Mr Muldvarp for good," she announced, throwing her hands up in excitement.
I wished I could share it. My second meeting with the man had been no better than the first one. The last thing I wanted was to spend more time with him, never mind stay there for good. Whatever that even meant.
"I'd rather not," I said, rising up to my full height and standing as straight as possible in an attempt to ma
