“Any idea where I can get all this?” Viv asked Tandri. “Not immediately, no. I’m sure I can find a baker, but…” Thimble interrupted by pulling on Viv’s sleeve and pointing to himself. “I show.” “Oh. Sure. Well, no time like the present, I guess. Tandri, you’re fine with holding things down ’til we get back?” “Of course.” The rattkin shifted from foot to foot and stared longingly at the coffee machine. “Coffee first?” he pleaded.

