As darkness falls, the tavern is almost empty. Only the assorted chori, the wombat, and the oversized felines remain to keep Teresa Terrific company, with Rap, Donuel, Severn and beardedbruce dozing off at the bar. The alligator looks at his watch ( with the dodo leather watchband) and thinks about the end of his shift.

The door on the SWS side opens, and in comes