" We should get over there, then. "

She blinks. "Ironhorse?"

(I don't remember whether or not he started being their friend before she 'died', but I know if he did she would've been super sick by that time and probably wouldn't remember)

(I don't remember, either)

"Think you're ready to fight, Prince?"

Ash regarded him solemnly and made a quick gesture with his hand. The glamour fell away, the tuxedo dissolving into mist, as the human boy disappeared and the Unseelie prince took his place, his black coat swirling around him. Puck replaced his tux replaced with his normal green hoodie. He gave the girls a once-over and grinned. "Not exactly dressed for battle, are you?"

(Ping)

"I should probably get my satchel. It's all pretty useful stuff."

" Unfortunately, no. We can't exactly just dissolve our clothes. "

"You do not have time." He shook his head and glanced skyward. "What time is it?"

"I need to either get rid of this glamour or get my satchel." She retorts. "I need a weapon, because as far as physical combat goes I'm about as scary as a particularly fluffy puppy."

" I don't know. "

He appeared to smile, which was rather eerie. "Just sit tight, human. They will be here soon."

A cold wind whipped across the parking lot, swirling the snow into eddies, making them dance and sparkle over the drifts. The branches rattled, an unearthly wailing rising over the wind and trees. Ash closed his eyes.

"You called Them, caith sith?"

"They owed me a favor," Grimalkin purred, as Puck glanced nervously at the sky. "We do not have the time to locate a trod, and this is the fastest way to travel from here. Deal with it."