It seems an age since I've been here last! How are you all faring? I'm thinking I may transmit a webinar at some point; at any rate I'll be here more often again. Blessed Be, Lydia B
@SpoilersDoctor1 Lydia flipped open one of the books, studied the page, and drew a precise knot symbol with her fingers.
"Ow!" cried Miss Baldwin.
"Just a taste. I shouldn't like to harm you. Now behave!"
Miss Baldwin looked daggers at Lydia, and then at River.
@RedhoodheroMU "Oh, no, darling, I'm from London. I'd have noticed any side jaunts through Hell." She chewed her thumb a moment. "I wonder if we couldn't work on a protective barrier surrounding the infested areas. Anyone tried that sort of thing?"
@SpoilersDoctor1 Lydia admired River's skill at holding the woman (phantom?) in place. She nodded at the thief and, focusing her mind, cut an entrance into the circle. She stepped in, set her books down, and addressed Miss Baldwin. "You can be still, or I'll bind you. And it won't be splendid!"
@SpoilersDoctor1 The elegantly dressed woman thrashed, determined to overpower River.
"I'll calm /you/ down, madam!"
Lydia stood just outside the circle, books spilling out of her arms. "I'm coming in."