The whole way there Catherine had been so engrossed in her thoughts of retiring to the country and getting away from towns and the stench of  ignorance and unwashed people that she had failed to notice the gloaming tailing her in the air.  The thump of the lizard landing behind her was impossible not to notice and brought her out of her reverie with dagger in  hand, a split second from throwing it when she realized what, and therefore who, it was.<br/><br/>"Nice," she said curtly, pursing her lips.  "Change back before you scare someone."<br/><br/>With that said, she turned her back and opened the door to the leather shop.