"It gives us time to make sure we are properly rested," Duncan said, glad to see no disagreement from the other fairies. "We will find somewhere to hide for now and then we'll signal you when we're leaving." He bowed to Linda. "Hopefully there will be good news when we next meet." With that all but Valerian vanished, leaving momentary silence in the cave.<br/><br/>"We could do with something to eat," Linda said, still staring at what Duncan had given her. "I don't know about the rest of you, but I'm hungry."