Back in the main grounds, Finn, Den and Rob ran the perimeter of the property slowly, checking for any changes and noting the scents of the others that had passed that way, notably Tilly and Dill who had been patrolling for the past couple of days while the others were away. They conversed between themselves as they went, talking mainly about the mission and speculating what their final objective would be. Inevitably talk then turned to the other announcement.
'That was a surprise to me.' said Den. 'Not that the boss liking blokes was that much of a shock, but Tom? Never thought he'd fall for a cat.'
'Tilly always teased him about it though. Perhaps she knew more than we did.'replied Rob.'Though I got the impression he hadn't met Tom before the last call to Council. I wonder how long its
