Narration: Everyone manages to get through the gateway before the mirror closes up. Al-Adin has entered last, and comes through with a soft whimper. The littlest bit of the tip of his tail is gone, and he's dripping blood all over his hands as he looks at his tail is disbelief and shock.
Arch throws him a bandanna and glares at Betony Rue. However, she doesn't say a word, since she doesn't want to attract any attention from anyone who might be home at the Crandell residence.