[...But come to think of it, she recalled a tale of what occurred during one of the previous Halloweens. What if he was alone and helpless somewhere? Afraid?]
[The thought wrenched her, despite her muted assurances that he would be alright. Even if that were true, should she leave him alone, to endure this by himself? That would not do.]
[It would be better, then, to secure the safe place as planned...and then go out to look for him herself. Not that she intended to inform Receiver of that just yet.]
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[The thought wrenched her, despite her muted assurances that he would be alright. Even if that were true, should she leave him alone, to endure this by himself? That would not do.]
[It would be better, then, to secure the safe place as planned...and then go out to look for him herself. Not that she intended to inform Receiver of that just yet.]