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CHAINS AND SCARVES
Ramble rushed over, placing his staff on the chains binding them together, and commanded the restraints to break. Each link cracked down the middle and the whole lot fell to the floor.
He put his hands on Mr Rogers's shoulder and sat him up against the rock dragon's back. Mr Rogers blinked, blinded by the floating light hovering at Ramble's shoulder. He looked tired and thin, and there were deep cuts on his hands and face.
As his eyes began to focus, he managed a weary smile. 'So you finally found me,' he said hoarsely.
'I'm sorry it took so long. If I'd have noticed the wardrobes earlier…' Ramble replied, but Mr Rogers shook his head.
'It's not your fault; I knew full well what I was throwing you into. I suspect it took nearly this long to get your memories bac
