It was just her luck, the old hag thought. Ruined lunch and nothing to show for it.

Madam Hildegard released Noah, but only Noah. Her grip remained firm around the other little squealer. "I was only helping myself to a lost little one." She crooned. "Trying to mind my own business when Noah bust in causing a scene and making this one cause a scene too." She explained, getting....most of the details.

"Sorry to have disturbed you. I'll take this one and be on my way." Emma had never been opposed to her keeping whatever she found down in the alley. She saw no reason for that to start now.