"Mine wasn't keen on leaving either. I left it curled up with Amoz, I already have a dozen cutesy creatures, what's one more?" Maybe it had some practical use. Or a devastating battle move.

"I've checked us in, we can go right on up. It's a suite, so there's a living room and kitchen area separated from the bedroom. I brought some things - a deck of cards, snacks, some board games, a book." All stashed in her backpack. They'd be well entertained while they waited out the holiday.

And not in the bedroom.