"There were nine at last count. And I thought I had some ridiculous causes." Ell's tone was wry. "But although I know what I'll want you to do I'll still need to plan the whole thing out. Calla, could you show them around. Or find some way to amuse yourselves while I'm busy planning."

Laura audibly gulped at the thought of being left alone with the two versions of Carmilla, deliberately letting everyone know where her thoughts had wandered to.

"Oh, and Laura? If anything happens to your clothes, Calla can put you in some of mine."

"Thank you, Ell." Laura smiled.