Rita had no idea how long she had slept, but when she woke, the curse from [Shabby Road] was gone.
The orange and white cat wriggled out from under the cloak, and both teachers sitting at the bow turned to look at her.
For the first time, Rita had the mind to take in the scenery of the River of Time.
But a second later, a hand grabbed the back of her neck and lifted her up, placing her at the center of the boat, facing her two teachers.
Meeting her apprentice's accusatory gaze, Lightchaser pointed at GodDraw77. "She has something to say to you."
Rita immediately straightened, waiting for GodDraw77's words. She knew they would matter.
GodDraw77 spoke with feeling.
"Every time I saw you, I thought, if only I had gone to Kaladom back then. But there are no what-ifs…
"So when Lightchaser told me that if I came with her to find you, as long as you agreed, I could become your official mentor, I didn't hesitate. I asked for leave from Wrong Answer right away.
