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She was tasked with guarding the doorway to the Otherworld, keeping the balance of nature (as much as anyone could in these modern times), and occasionally, helping a worthy seeker.Deborah Blake
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Is he evil?" the dog asked, an eager gleam in his wide brown eyes. "If he's evil, I'd be happy to eat him for you.Deborah Blake
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A Baba Yaga never breaks a promise. Legs, yes. Hearts, occasionally. But never a promise.Deborah Blake
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He spoke! " Ivan said, eyes wide. "The dog talked! Oh my god." " An ancient witch you can believe in, but not a talking dragon that looks like a dog?" Chudo-Yudo said, sounding slightly piqued. "Hmph. Young people today have such limited imaginations.Deborah Blake
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You're the Baba Yaga?" He gazed at her in disbelief. "But the Baba Yaga is an ugly old crone, and you're, you're... not!Deborah Blake
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Something tells me this isn't going to end well for everyone involved. Someone may get turned into a frog yet." And that was the good news.Deborah Blake
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He strolled over to the refrigerator, opened the door with one paw, and delicately picked up a beer between his teeth. He waited until clothes had stopped arcing through the air and hand it to Barbara.Deborah Blake
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Hmm, " she said. "'Curiouser and curiouser, ' to quote Alice.Deborah Blake
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Not very smart, " Chudo-Yudo growled. "Stalking a Baba Yaga." He showed a set of sharp white teeth. "Maybe he has a death wish. I could help with that You want me to eat him?Deborah Blake