25
As Ready As I’ll Ever Be
After the group had eaten and rested they began preparing for the Great Ruckus in earnest. The decision was made to broadcast from the roof of Zeb’s house so that the people below would be able to watch the performance in all its glory. One by one they began sneaking the necessary tools and equipment up onto the roof, keeping low so they could not be seen from the ground. Flip busied herself in the kitchen, creating an extraordinary mess in the space of a few minutes.
“Flip, my dear, what exactly are you working on?” Mr Hemingdrake asked warily.
“Toffee! Lots and heaps of toffee! You never know when it might come in handy.”
Mr Hemingdrake opened his mouth to inquire further but Zeb shook his head and mouthed don’t even bother. The Drake simply shrugged and
