In the breeding rooms of the Great Library, Mina is holding her hand out and holding her breath as one of the little bookwyrms approaches her slowly, head cocked on one side in what looks very much like curiosity. Inric said not to go in, but since she has stayed at the door, and the kit has come to her, she feels this is entirely fair. One forepaw is raised, ready for the last step forward - and then rapid scurrying paws herald Copper's arrival. He jumps past Mina, who jerks sideways in shock, and races over to where his mate is lying with the other two kits nestling next to her. He and the female rub their heads together briefly. Then he bolts out of the door again. Mina and the adventurous kit watch him go, their interest in each other momentarily forgotten.