(The DM is travelling and speaking, so he has been negligent to his DM
duties).
Cara will find Nickalo at the circle along with a bunch of bears and a
panther. Is she going to come in. The bears will be happy to see her, but
Rufus looks a bit sad when he doesn't see Holly (who I assume is with
Mawby; Fritz don't forget to respond to my questions about identify, etc).
Except for the boot, you will arrive in Aarell without incident. Let me
know where you are all going?