He could hear Beverly coughing up what sounded like her right lung upon re-entering the castle. She appeared to be with two others, fellow shriveled snake Caleb Newell and an older wizard, whom Cutty did not recognize. Was the unfamiliar wizard making her cough? Cutty needed to learn that trick immediately if so.

"Ere!" He croaked out, sounding a bit offended and announcing his appearance if no one had noticed him at the time. "What're doin' to Wayne there?", he probably looked more protective of Beverly than he'd meant to.