The Dragon Cave

Can I bring the umbrella in here?

yes please. The water is dripping off the roof and an umbrella would be good.

I brought some umbrellas too, plenty for us all.

Ooooooooooooooooh.

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah.

Pretty.

Very pretty cave, I like the soft shimmering light and the pool of water.

Relaxing here, soft dragon to lounge against, a dragon who will also protect us when need be.

I really like that cave too. It's like fairy land.

The bit of the cave I was hiding in wasn't like that. It was all dar and cold, no lights and no way out. But now I have seen your bit maybe I can visit for a while? Till I need to go hide in my dark place again?
I'd like to share the hot chocolate too, and I've still got some chocolates left if anyone would like some. I found it is a magic box of chocolates that stg gave me - no matter how many people take there are always some left, and everyone can take their favourits sort.

Caroline

Yay chocolates!

Yes, plenty of room, you are welcome to visit as long as you like. You can come and go as you wish.

Can I come too?

Of course. I will make you a special quilt if you want.

Thanks. That'd be an honour.

We're all coming back in here. It hurts too much outside. Sometimes it feels like people can see right inside us and that is scary cos they won't like what they see.

elsie and all of us

Is this a dark place?

Adele

It's only dark if you want it to be, but never scary. It is filled with jewels and treasure that sparkle and keep it light and beautiful. They shine so bright people outside can't see in...

Petunia

I would like to stay a while but only if there are no telephones.

Adele

There are no telephones anywhere.

You stay as long as you like.

Maybe Gem will bring Figment when she comes.

Petunia

No telephones anywhere in here.

There are lots of different parts to the cave. I'm in a dark bit right now because that's where I feel safest. I don't want anyone to see me. But you don't have to go where it is dark. You can go in one of the jeweled fairyland caves if you want to.

Why you stay in dark? I wouldlike to see you.

Adele

You wont beleive this, but here is a picture of Muriel. Its here, its exactly her. I cant beleive I found a picture of her. I looked in the Irish tourist information centre and looked in the shop part (which is where mummy said she got her) and there she was.



Adele

She is very pretty.

She looks nice to cuddle with.

{{{{{ Muriel }}}}}



She's a beauty!

Petunia

I told you all she was an irish dancer didnt i. And i told you all she had red hair didnt i. She reaaly is beautiful isnt she. I know I shouldnt boast but I have to. Its because she is the most precious thing Ive ever had and I cant help but love her. Oh im sooooooooooo pleased you all like her.

Adele

I'm in dark because if people see me they won't like me. So I hide int he dark and maybe when I feel a bit safer I will come out. I can hear you all talking and you all sound really happy and friendly. but if I come out you would go all quiet.

Oooh - Caroline's little girl has a dolly just the same, but hers has a pink dress. She's really sweet, and so is yours.

alice