The creature had a bald tail, a stout body, and a long, snaggle-toothed snout. Sabae stared at it awkwardly. “What is this, and why did you ignore it?” Hugh looked back at them. “It’s just a possum, we get them in Emblin sometimes. They’re harmless, just step around it.” Godrick and Sabae stared at the creature, which hissed at them. “It doesn’t look harmless,” Godrick said. “It’s one of the most horrifying things I’ve ever seen,” Sabae added. “My youngest cousin used to catch them in the woods, then bring them back home and dress them up to hold tea parties with them,” Hugh said. “There are
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