“As likely a reason as any,” Cuthbert agrees. “Or for the pure meanness of it. But I have to say I agree with you there - ending the witch to end the curse and the greater trouble seems the clearest path.”

“Which isn’t to say I’m not willing to try, if you’d have it so,” Alain puts in, quietly. Susan stays silent for now, holding on to Caspian’s hand as she listens. “But it’s more hope than certainty, I reckon.”