[b]Azora Howl[/b]

On the one hand, you know to be careful. Look what this little Illuminan trickster did to Kazelia and Kaja. Disgraceful. You, however, are the smart sister and there is no way you will let her get to you like that. You should just leave her here and then come pick up your new pet kitty when you are princess of everything and you have the Caduceus. 

On the other hand, any team with you on it is, by definition, the best team in history and it's very gratifying that your kitty acknowledges that. And she thinks it's because of you and not that stupid old woman who was dragging you down. You feel extremely good about this type of praise. Also you kind of like having a kitty: it's very on-theme for you as a witch and she feels really good to pet. Her purring is very nice too and you would kind of like it if she fell asleep on top of you. 

Well, the obvious solution was magic! Magic was, of course, the solution to nearly all problems and your magic is the best magic so it had a solution to this problem too. You'd just suggest a simple geas to the little Illuminan. She'd never agree to it of course because you knew that she was trying to trick you, but if she did magically agree to be a good kitty for you, then you'd feel totally safe because your magic is awesome and totally foolproof. 

So, while you move your hand from ear to neck scritchies (which, an objective observer would note you are mildly more competent at) you give her a lovely little smile. "Well, after what you did to Daddy, I think I'll need a little insurance. You understand, right kitty? One can never be too careful. All you have to do is promise out loud to be a good kitty for me while I cast a little magic on you and then you and I can go fetch those apples together while Kazzie takes her little nap. How does that sound?"

She'll never do it. You raise your hand, which glows ominously with shadow bindings just waiting for her to refuse and put on that resolute little stare that all the princesses do right before you bind and gag them with shadows. It's very gratifying to...wait is she nodding?! She's nodding, and she's saying out loud "Of course, I'll be a good kitty for you while we go and get those apples together!" You did NOT expect this, so you hurry and switch from conjuring shadow bindings to the geas (this is not a problem for you because you're the best at magic and you cast it perfectly even on the fly). The little promise pops right out of kitty's lips and ties her all up in little purple and blue bindings that merge all around her before they disappear so you know the promise is really on her. 

Now there's nothing she can do but be your best little kitty. Oh this is exciting! You give her collar a tug and it magically lifts her by the scruff of her neck onto your broom in front of you so you can keep petting her. As an afterthought, you levitate the blanket with your sister and the fox after you too. It wouldn't do to leave them, you are far too busy to have to come back for them later to bring them to Father. The dancing girl can stay, she won't be trouble for anyone. 

Oh yes, this is delightful. Up you go to fetch the golden apples, giving your new kitty all the scritchies. You're going to be the best princess of everything Hyperborea has ever seen!