“People will believe anything if you add enough details they like,” said Gran Aischa. “It’s a good story. Thank you for bringing it to me.” She reached out with her mug and clinked it against Gerta’s. “Although,” she added, taking a long slug of her drink, “I won’t swear that I won’t add to it, if it’s early in the evening. A comic case of mistaken identity, say, or three tasks, or a riddle game.” She glanced up at Mousebones. “Ravens and riddle games go well together, I always thought.” “It’s true,” said Mousebones, wiping his beak on Gerta’s hair. “I know lots of riddles, and not just the
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