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[fiery_ring]

Carlotta did, reluctantly, leave Harris a note before slipping out to get Teja.

She brings him through into the wood shed, hoping they can get out without being seen by anyone.

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[ostro_goth]

Teja follows Carlotta and her father at a safe distance, hoping that he will not lock her up -- otherwise, getting home would be difficult.

He has his cuff, but still, Charlie and the cats might miss him.

[fiery_ring]

Carlotta suddenly pops out of a bush next to Teja.

"Quickly!" she says, grabbing his arm and running across the fields.

[ostro_goth]

"Where do you come from?" Teja asks, surprised. "I thought your father had you with him?"

[fiery_ring]

"Ran on ahead, he didn't follow for a few minutes." Carlotta calls behind. "You have to get back before he gets home."

She leaps the fence at the end of her garden, hoping Teja can get over it.

[ostro_goth]

Of course he can.

He follows her closely.

"Shall you be in great trouble?"

[fiery_ring]

"If I am, I deserve it." Carlotta says. "I'm just hoping this means Harris isn't sacked."

[ostro_goth]

"So do I," Teja says. "He has been watching over you faithfully, and you are safer with him around."

Pause.

"There is no way that I can help you deal with your father; but if you need anything from me, it is yours!"

[fiery_ring]

"Thank you." Carlotta hugs him quickly.

"Quick, through the wood shed, and I'll let you know what happens."

[ostro_goth]

"Yes; thank you!" Teja says, following her into the woodshed.

[fiery_ring]

Carlotta lets him through, then runs back into the house.

[ostro_goth]

Teja steps into the bar, worried.-