Athelstan hovers anxiously, not asking questions because that would be stupid and also because the last thing he's going to do is make Floki talk and set off more coughing.
He glances at the door, hoping he might see Helga coming back.
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Athelstan hovers anxiously, not asking questions because that would be stupid and also because the last thing he's going to do is make Floki talk and set off more coughing.
He glances at the door, hoping he might see Helga coming back.