"But if I could look after myself then I'm better prepared in case she comes, in case something happens to one of you and also Caspian would know that I'm not some silly, little girl." Coraline said trying to explain properly. He was so upset with her. She just wanted her parents back, to tell her it would all be okay.

"You're proposing?" Coraline asked curiously, the sullen look on her face lifting for a moment. Glitch would be a beautiful bride, she could make him flowers for his hair and decorate his zipper with sequins and beads. "I'm sorry Cain, I didn't mean to worry anyone."