[That seems...like a pretty clear evasion. Why would people be so worried about some kind of test? If it were just Howl watching them go through all the things he's already taught them, making sure they learned properly, why would Brett even bother asking?
The instinct's there, to pry. He tells stories, and he can't do that if he doesn't know. But he so often feels like he's on thin ice with Peregrine already.]
Oh. And...people don't like that?
[Howl is back on the tape - angry now, talking about something that isn't clear through the recording. Pictures?]
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The instinct's there, to pry. He tells stories, and he can't do that if he doesn't know. But he so often feels like he's on thin ice with Peregrine already.]
Oh. And...people don't like that?
[Howl is back on the tape - angry now, talking about something that isn't clear through the recording. Pictures?]