Rescue By A Halloween Witch

[rix_scaedu]

I wrote this to lilfluff's third prompt.  It follows on from On The Night Of Disguises and is followed by Trick or Treat?

“My son was attacked and bitten by a rat when he was small,” Tybalt Grimolochin explained to the two teachers dressed as witches.  “He still fears them.”

“My Dad killed it,” squeaked up Joe, nervously holding his father’s hand, “but the

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[kelkyag]

That's way off the scale for a prank.

Moar?

[rix_scaedu]

There will be more next time I get a prompt for these two.

And this isn't a prank. The people who did it are very serious.

[kelkyag]

Fair enough. :)

No, it's not; I was unclear. The named characters even speculating about it being a prank feels like reaching for a comforting explanation (and realizing it won't do).

[rix_scaedu]

Or trying not to panic Joe.