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The Rifkind decide to show Brenda and Panda the [[memorial]] to Mister Rifkind that they created near the town [[church]]. When the RifKind explain that the stone was itself taken from [[Hebden Bridge]], however, Brenda and Panda belatedly realise that "over the bridge" is not a euphemism for [[death]], but rather, refers to the bridge which is the only, and perilous, point of contact between Samhain and the outside world. Brenda and Panda quickly attempt to make their way through the bridge, and the trail leading up to it, but harsh wintery weather prevents them, and they soon find themselves circling back to Samhain where they are welcomed back by the sight of [[Rasher]] fighting [[Laddo|one of the clockwork monkeys]]. | The Rifkind decide to show Brenda and Panda the [[memorial]] to Mister Rifkind that they created near the town [[church]]. When the RifKind explain that the stone was itself taken from [[Hebden Bridge]], however, Brenda and Panda belatedly realise that "over the bridge" is not a euphemism for [[death]], but rather, refers to the bridge which is the only, and perilous, point of contact between Samhain and the outside world. Brenda and Panda quickly attempt to make their way through the bridge, and the trail leading up to it, but harsh wintery weather prevents them, and they soon find themselves circling back to Samhain where they are welcomed back by the sight of [[Rasher]] fighting [[Laddo|one of the clockwork monkeys]]. | ||
Just as Rasher is getting the upper hand, [[Master Maker]] himself pulls up in his van. He apologetically explains that he accidentally sent the monkey with a note of apology for the trouble his monkeys caused Panda earlier; he never meant to allow them to drive the van, but they wound themselves up and took it for a joyride while he was distracted in his [[Makeatorium]]. In further apology, Master Makes Brenda and Panda a sledge to better navigate the trail out of Samhain. | Just as Rasher is getting the upper hand, [[Master Maker]] himself pulls up in his van. He apologetically explains that he accidentally sent the monkey with a note of apology for the trouble his monkeys caused Panda earlier; he never meant to allow them to drive the van, but they wound themselves up and took it for a joyride while he was distracted in his [[Makeatorium]]. In further apology, Master Makes Brenda and Panda a sledge to better navigate the trail out of Samhain. | ||
To everybody's surprise, Wise Old Mog asks to go with them, most likely leaving Samhain forever; she explains that she was made to believe in things, and has run out of new things to be believe in in Samhain, thus wishing to explore the outside world. After a wild ride across the bridge, they grind to a halt in a very ordinary street in a very ordinary town, from which the bridge behind them does not look nearly as fantastical as did from the Samhain side. They are greeted by a man called [[Ned (Death of the Author)|Ned]] who recognises Mog and, referring to himself as a [[Netherwarden]], uses a [[Dramatic Device]] disguised as a [[fob watch]] to tell them where to find Rifkind. | To everybody's surprise, Wise Old Mog asks to go with them, most likely leaving Samhain forever; she explains that she was made to believe in things, and has run out of new things to be believe in in Samhain, thus wishing to explore the outside world. After a wild ride across the bridge, they grind to a halt in a very ordinary street in a very ordinary town, from which the bridge behind them does not look nearly as fantastical as did from the Samhain side. They are greeted by a man called [[Ned (Death of the Author)|Ned]] who recognises Mog and, referring to himself as a [[Netherwarden]], uses a [[Dramatic Device]] disguised as a [[fob watch]] to tell them where to find Rifkind. | ||
They find the middle-aged man trying to repair his car, and carrying a plastic bag full of serious, social-realist books. Upon seeing Brenda with Mog on her shoulders, he initially assumes them to be fans of his books who want a Mog replica signed. However, he softens up when he realises it's the real Mog, and they all go have tea. Rifkind has a long and rambling conversation with Brenda and Panda, alternating between acknowledging the RifKind as real beings and treating them as simply characters he made up; either way, he voices his dispirited despondency about where his writing career's going, explaining that he left Samhain because he felt he couldn't write anything without the puppet characters he created at a young age in it while he worked there. | They find the middle-aged man trying to repair his car, and carrying a plastic bag full of serious, social-realist books. Upon seeing Brenda with Mog on her shoulders, he initially assumes them to be fans of his books who want a Mog replica signed. However, he softens up when he realises it's the real Mog, and they all go have tea. Rifkind has a long and rambling conversation with Brenda and Panda, alternating between acknowledging the RifKind as real beings and treating them as simply characters he made up; either way, he voices his dispirited despondency about where his writing career's going, explaining that he left Samhain because he felt he couldn't write anything without the puppet characters he created at a young age in it while he worked there. | ||
As he talks through his problem, Rifkind makes up his mind to get over his hang-ups and embrace his love for his old, "silly" characters. Setting aside the serious-minded reference books he'd half-heartedly bought, he says goodbye to Brenda, Panda and Mog, who head back to Samhain. As he watches them walk back up the hill and to Hebden Bridge, for just one moment, Rifkind seems to see Brenda setting Mog down and the stuffed cat genuinely walking by herself, although he isn't sure whether to believe his own eyes. He leaves the café, leaving his serious books with the [[waitress (Death of the Author)|waitress]] and declaring that he's got "more important things to write". | As he talks through his problem, Rifkind makes up his mind to get over his hang-ups and embrace his love for his old, "silly" characters. Setting aside the serious-minded reference books he'd half-heartedly bought, he says goodbye to Brenda, Panda and Mog, who head back to Samhain. As he watches them walk back up the hill and to Hebden Bridge, for just one moment, Rifkind seems to see Brenda setting Mog down and the stuffed cat genuinely walking by herself, although he isn't sure whether to believe his own eyes. He leaves the café, leaving his serious books with the [[waitress (Death of the Author)|waitress]] and declaring that he's got "more important things to write". | ||
