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Chkx crawled along the wood, which had been warm, but was rapidly cooling as the sun set and the shade grew. Everything was growing cooler, including Chkx herself. While she preferred cool and dark, it was becoming uncomfortably, though not yet dangerously cold at night. She sensed warmth ahead, and moisture, and kept crawling, seeking their comfort.

The two spirits remained seated on the curb undisturbed watching the spectacle with bored expressions.