Rhapsodies

Peaseblossom wondered where Bert had gone.

She had expected him to be waiting for her at the dock when they arrived or hanging about by the office. But now, after hours of walking through tunnels, inspecting shops, and talking to specialists, workers, and assorted monstrosities, she was beginning to wonder if he’d gotten lost on the way or gotten eaten by something horrible.

If he had, who would run her errands?