The growling in the darkness turns out to be Milly Oggton, whose leg Djivan grabbed while trying to relight the candles. It turns out the little island is a favorite makeout spot for the Oggtons. Milly asks if she can join in, but Djivan and Olivia prefer some privacy.
After a bit of snogging under a blanket, Djivan notes how late (or early) it's getting and suggests taking Olivia home before the go too far. They pack up the picnic supplies and push off in their little boat.
On the way back to the docks, Olivia keeps seeing large eyes (belonging to a large creature) watching her and of course they vanish whenever Djivan turns around to see. This creeps her out, and she lets Djivan escort her to her room at the Weavers, where a little bit of snogging gets the other apprentices to take notice.
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