[Gwendolen's mother listened to what Gwendolen had to say, nodding.]
- Oh, well - You really were much too obvious about some things, I'd say, but on the other hand, you're still young...
[Gwendolen sighed, and nodded, wiping her eyes. Oh, great, she'd actually started to cry a bit while she talked...]
...So, um, Mother...You're not angry with me? [She whispered.]
[Mrs Chant sighed at that.]
- Number One - I'm much too relieved that you're home in one piece now to be angry with you for very long, my dear!
[And then she gave her another hug.]
And anyway, I think you got at least part of your - drive, or fire, or whatever you want to call it from me, anyway. You really have to learn how to temper your fire, though, Gwennie - You remember that saying about fire? They say it's a good servant but a very bad master- and in this case, they're mostly right, I'm afraid.
...Yes, yes, it's easier said then done, but...
[Caroline Chant sighed, then, and then looked at her daughter in the eye.]
- But Gwendolen? Don't mess around with Cat - Eric - Anymore. No matter what.
...He's my son, and your brother, and neither me or your father or - or that damn Chestromanci for that matter - is going to put up with that kind of thing anymore.
You don't mess with family, Gwendolen. All right?
[And in the meanwhile, in the other room...]
[Luna the cat bleeked happily, and nudged Serena's cheek. She was getting to stay here!]
[Serena grinned, and held her out to Camille.]
Hey, hey, Luna - You should say thank you to Camille, too!
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[Gwendolen's mother listened to what Gwendolen had to say, nodding.]
- Oh, well - You really were much too obvious about some things, I'd say, but on the other hand, you're still young...
[Gwendolen sighed, and nodded, wiping her eyes. Oh, great, she'd actually started to cry a bit while she talked...]
...So, um, Mother...You're not angry with me? [She whispered.]
[Mrs Chant sighed at that.]
- Number One - I'm much too relieved that you're home in one piece now to be angry with you for very long, my dear!
[And then she gave her another hug.]
And anyway, I think you got at least part of your - drive, or fire, or whatever you want to call it from me, anyway. You really have to learn how to temper your fire, though, Gwennie - You remember that saying about fire? They say it's a good servant but a very bad master- and in this case, they're mostly right, I'm afraid.
...Yes, yes, it's easier said then done, but...
[Caroline Chant sighed, then, and then looked at her daughter in the eye.]
- But Gwendolen? Don't mess around with Cat - Eric - Anymore. No matter what.
...He's my son, and your brother, and neither me or your father or - or that damn Chestromanci for that matter - is going to put up with that kind of thing anymore.
You don't mess with family, Gwendolen. All right?
[And in the meanwhile, in the other room...]
[Luna the cat bleeked happily, and nudged Serena's cheek. She was getting to stay here!]
[Serena grinned, and held her out to Camille.]
Hey, hey, Luna - You should say thank you to Camille, too!