<strong>Hracin</strong><br/><br/>Growling and grumbling, the Dwarf was at least glad to see that his wife's natural form alleviated the darkness somewhat.  There were advantages . . . as a cacophony of animal noises filled the air, joining with those of the people around the hall, he stroked Tarek's head and made wordless soothing noises to keep the ferret quiet.  Meanwhile, he walked carefully through the room, letting his natural night vision help and using his wofe's glowing form as a beacon.<br/><br/>"No, no student could do this . . . Adept wouldn't allow it . . .,"[/colo]r he muttered as he walked, "No master or mage either . . ."