The characters belong to Eoin Colfer, the idea belongs to Rudyard Kipling.

Communication Problems – The Sequel

He waited until it was dark and he could act unobserved except by the Midsummer moon. It was essential he acted tonight, before the working week began and the gardeners arrived, if he were to test his theory. Going first to the library to take down the relevant Arden edition he left the house, stood under the oak and ash and thorn trees near the lawn, recited the words three times and - waited.

She arrived inside the fairy ring in a flurry of sparks and a foul temper.

"For Frond's sake, Artemis, can't you just use the d'arvitting communicator?"