At least Luce looks a little sheepish. “It doesn’t usually have that kind of effect… I had no idea it would do that to you, dear, I’m sorry.” She was hoping just to steal it away while she had the chance… Well, it all worked out in the end. “But yes, the squirrel was me. I’m still getting a handle on it.

“It works much better when I keep it close to my body. Actually…. I’ve already used it that way with Steven once before.”