Dear Pisspot, Dawn's "strange noises" are the sounds a bovine makes and you, my dear sir, are the head Moo!  (And if you can't figure that out, then you are just as undeserving now as you were long ago of the position of "Head Boy.") And I resent the implication that she was lying to you.  Buffy and I were  indeed out looking for Hansel & Gretel and we did find them, but unfortunately, I see from today's paper we were not in time to prevent them from acting out the more tragic aspect of their story.  I will provide a full report later. In the meantime, I would like to ask the Council's assistance in investigating further the magical properties in the Whispering Pine's area.  Magicks  have been behaving quite strangely here for some time and we need an explanation for it.  I have asked the Devon Coven for assistance as well.  Any reports you can find from the Geomystical Histories Department (what is left at least), would be much appreciated. Regards, Rupert PS.  Can we schedule the call on the European training center for tomorrow if Mikhail and Claudia are available?