[MaC] Breaking the news

[Brian Schoner]

> Sweetie watched his endeavours with some contempt.  When 
> Philip reached the most vulnerable point of his progress, he
> yawned widely, and then set to work at cleaning his claws
> with a series of vicious tugging bites.  There was a strange
> sense that he was preparing his weapons. 

Philip paled slightly at this, picked up his pace, and rapidly reached the
bathroom, shutting the door firmly behind him.

<tag others in room, including the new arrivals from upstairs...or a few
minutes can pass and Philip will emerge, cautiously, with a freshly-bandaged
hand>