Chaux noticed Lukas not entering. She poked her head outside, and saw him lying down, eyeing the shelter. "Come on, Lukas!" Chaux said cheerfully. "It's nice and warm, and everyone's in here!" She wagged her tail and panted, waiting for him to come.

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"Thank you." Cauchemar said, glancing down at her. "Cauchemar. It's original meaning means 'without'. Of course, you can call me Mar."