They walked together, Bragi’s hands clasped behind his back, though he could not help look hither and thither for Marian, even as he contrived to maintain his courtesies with this albeit very likeable Katerina Bass.

They crossed into Wenlock Way, and in any normal circumstances he would’ve been memorising every inch of his new neighbourhood, but he was far too distracted for that. Even at the mention of a Beast Boutique, which would’ve brought him a great deal more glee on a usual day. ”They are delightful creatures, aren’t they”, he mused as she spoke of Misty, feeling a little desperate.